Technical Writer

Job Title-Technical Writer
Location: Houston, TX
Pay Rate: $25.85 – $60.78/hour (based on experience)
Duration: 7 months
Schedule: Onsite, Full-Time

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer with a strong petrochemical/refinery background to develop, write, and edit technical training materials, operating procedures, and related documentation. This role requires collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) and engineering teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical manuals, operating procedures, and training materials.
• Collaborate with SMEs and engineering personnel to gather information and validate content.
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, drawings, and specifications to integrate into documentation.
• Organize and format content for clarity, conciseness, and consistency using Microsoft templates and Visio.
• Recommend revisions to published materials and maintain version control.
• Select or create diagrams, charts, and illustrations to support technical content.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with documentation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10 years in petrochemical/refinery environment; 6–8 years in technical writing.
• Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (5–9 years related work).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Visio, TruView; Adobe Acrobat; Documentum; image editing tools.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with pumps, valves, reactors, stack columns, and process units.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships with SMEs.
• Strong organizational skills and integrity in handling sensitive information.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Salary : $26 - $61