Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Portsmouth Hampshire
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Author to support important marine engineering projects on a permanent basis. The role involves developing and maintaining clear, accurate technical documentation for the installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electrical systems aboard marine vessels.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce installation, operation and maintenance manuals for marine electrical systems
Develop work instructions, installation procedures, technical specifications and electrical installation guides
Create documentation from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, engineering drawings and design packages
Prepare commissioning, testing, inspection, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test procedures
Generate technical data packs, equipment technical files and configuration control records for customer approval and platform integration
Review engineering change requests and ensure controlled documentation reflects the latest designs
Work with design engineers, project managers, production teams, installation personnel and customers to verify technical information
Capture lessons learned and support design reviews, production readiness reviews and customer meetings where documentation expertise is required
Job Requirements:
Experience in technical authoring within the engineering, marine, industrial sectors
Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, control systems and equipment installation practices
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, general arrangement drawings and equipment data sheets
Good understanding of naval vessel systems, maritime terminology, shipyard installation practices and electrical safety requirements
Experience producing clear technical documentation for engineers, electrical fitters, commissioning engineers, production teams and end users
Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and AutoCAD
Familiarity with document control, configuration management, engineering lifecycle documentation and technical data packs
Excellent written English, proofreading and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Personal Attributes:
Methodical, highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
Self-motivated, professional and confident when working independently or collaboratively
Practical and solutions-focused when resolving technical documentation challenges
Confident communicating with engineers, project managers, production staff and customers
Willing to challenge and verify technical information to maintain accuracy, quality and compliance
Benefits:
Opportunity to contribute to significant UK marine engineering and naval projects
Exposure to varied ship, submarine and vessel modification programmes
Collaborative working environment alongside experienced engineers, project managers and installation teams
Opportunity to apply technical, operational and problem-solving expertise across the engineering lifecycle
If you are an experienced Technical Author with a strong understanding of marine electrical systems and engineering documentation, apply now to support the successful installation and commissioning of complex systems aboard marine vessels