Technical Author

Technical Author

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, are currently seeking a Technical Author to join the QSSHE team based in Norwich.

This is a full-time, initial 12 month contract position, working Monday to Friday in our clients Norwich office.

This position is responsible for designing graphics and layouts, writing, editing and publishing of safety & associated documentation in support of the Southern North Sea operations.

As the Technical Author, you will have responsibility to ensure compliance with the UK Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS). This is a position that requires an enquiring mind with accuracy and a methodical attention to detail. The successful candidate will work closely with Safety Team and be an integral member of the larger QSSHE Team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Working with the Safety Team, assisting the Safety Engineers in the production and updating of safety documentation
• Commissioning, coordinating and amending detailed graphics, layouts and drawings
• Following company document style guidelines and regulations
• Develop, review, edit and validate data sheets relating to technicalities of the requisite subject
• Write and prepare safety documentation in an easy-to-understand language
• Check for style, structure, grammar, errors, syntax, punctuation and spellings in technical documentation
• Meeting deadlines in the preparation and editing of documents
• Work closely with Safety Engineers to ensure accuracy of the documentation
• Liaising with Safety Engineers to identify potential improvements in safety documentation administration
• Communicating both proactively and reactively with company personnel
• Working with the Document Control team for the publishing and archiving of documentation
• Reacting to and delivering on operational requests for assistance
• Keeping up to date with developments and projects
• Working on and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Controlling Safety Cases, Emergency Response Plans, Platform Datacards, Walk to Work Datacards, Platform Station Bills, Lifesaving Appliance Layouts and ensuring the correct archiving of these documents
• Adopting a flexible working pattern to complete projects both on time and to budget

Experience/Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry would be an advantage.
• Proven IT Literacy including proficiency with Word/Excel/Adobe Acrobat and skills with Microsoft Visio and Adobe Illustrator is essential.
• Working knowledge of CAD Software would be an advantage.
• Have an excellent command of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Have a proven ability for teamwork.
• Have the ability to learn new skills and drive for quality and excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to challenge others, communicate issues and manage change.
• Be able to work unsupervised for periods of time

For further details, please forward a copy of your CV today!!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd