Contract Technical Writer – $25 an hour
The Contract Technical Writer position will design and write standard operating procedures, management system documentation, flowcharts, training material, and other document types based on standards, such as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and other quality, health, safety, and environmental standards. This position is very detail-oriented.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Read and become knowledgeable on various management systems, such as ISO 9001, API Spec Q1\ Q2, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, AS9100, ISO 27001, IATF 16949, and ISO 22000
- Design, write and update documents for use internal use, client projects, and audits to ensure they meet management system standards and client requirements
- Update base documents when standards are revised
- Perform technical review and proofing of documentation, such as procedures and audit reports
- Assist clients with the implementation of their documentation
- Write training course material, student aids, and exercises
- Assist with other projects
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of technical writing experience
- At least 5 years of business operations and understanding of typical business functions and how they interact with each other.
- Some experience in ISO 9001 quality management is a plus, but not required
- Designing standard operating procedures, and management system documentation
- Proofreading and editing
- Familiar with writing standards, such as MLA and APA
- Ability to work well independently and within teams
- Can collaborate and influence in a “team” environment
- Ability to keyboard at least 65 wpm with a low error rate
- Excellent writing and grammar required
- Excellent verbal communication skills required
- Ability to read and comprehend detailed and technical information
- Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc