What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer NEX position at Patterson-UTI?
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Technical Writer to lead our RFP and proposal efforts. In this role, you will break down complex Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Commercial, and Operational teams to craft competitive technical proposals for our oil and gas projects. You will also create technical proposals for existing work.
Key Responsibilities
- RFP Analysis: Dissect incoming RFPs, Requests for Information (RFIs), and bid documents to extract evaluation criteria, technical specifications, and supply chain requests.
- Proposal Development: Write proposals tailored to specific client needs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Commercial, Engineering and Operations in a support role for new and upcoming job opportunities.
- Content Management: Maintain and update a reusable proposal content library to ensure swift and accurate responses.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure all proposal submissions strictly adhere to client requirements, brand guidelines, and industry standards.
- Process Management: Participate in strategy and bid kick-off meetings, track proposal progress against strict deadlines, and manage document versions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Preferred: Higher education degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) in Engineering, Technical Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related commercial field.
- Experience: 3 years of technical writing experience, with specific experience in the oil and gas, energy, or industrial services sectors.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and PowerPoint); familiarity with document management systems (e.g., SharePoint) and Salesforce is highly desirable.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to manage multiple bids under high-pressure deadline
Employing subsidiaries of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (Patterson-UTI) are equal opportunity employers and maintain a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.