Senior Technical Writer - Scientific Drilling Inc.

Scientific Drilling is looking for a Senior Technical Writer to join our Applied Technologies Center in Paso Robles, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of professional writing and process documentation.

Scientific Drilling is an independent directional drilling and wellbore navigation, surveying and logging service company serving customers worldwide. We are motivated by crafting innovative and elegant solutions to technically challenging problems.

Nestled between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the California Central Coast is described as the happiest place on earth. The area features 200+ wineries, fresh air, miles of beautiful beaches, and small-town appeal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates manufacturing procedures

• Gathers data
  • Uses documents such as ECNs, BOMs, assembly drawings, etc.
  • Interviews subject matter experts.
  • Observes assembly process.
• Generates illustrations (photos, drawings)
• Generates text.
• Builds procedure in approved template.
• Passes procedure on for review.
• Reviews draft procedure.
• Incorporates edits generated during review process.
• Finalizes document.

ISO procedures

• Creates ISO procedures based on input from subject matter experts.
• Formats ISO procedures in approved template.
• Edits ISO procedures for clarity and correct usage.
• Maintains manufacturing procedures
• Maintains ISO procedures
• Maintains department style guides
• Manages work station and practices good housekeeping techniques.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Pursues every job with drive and determination.
• Uses logic to solve problems with effective solutions.
• Performs other relevant duties as required.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Strong command of the tools required for document creation, such as MS Word, PhotoShop, etc.
• Understand the mechanical and electrical process being documented to the level required to write the procedure
• Ability to write a clear and concise procedure.
• Ability to present oneself with professional appearance and behavior in accordance with ATC dress code and SDI Code of Conduct.
• Ability to meet all SDI/ATC safety requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to read, communicate, and understand the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and peers, both written and verbally.
• Adhere to established company procedures and policies, work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
• Possess the ability to be interactive with management staff and co-workers.

Optional:

• Create and edit graphics for procedure illustrations
• Experience writing procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in an ISO 900x environment

Education, Experience, Certification, and training:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Journalism, English or a related field
• 5 years related work experience

Work Environment, Physical Job requirements and PPE:

Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but not limited to computers and related equipment, calculators, copiers, fax machines, telephone and vehicles. Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to, safety glasses, hardhat, reinforced toed shoes, FRC coveralls, gloves, and ear plugs or muffs.

This job description describes the general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required for the position.

The general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.

This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty, responsibility, and physical requirement proficiently.

Employment at Scientific Drilling International is on an "at-will" basis.