ILS Technical Writer III – Mobile, AL Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

• 446167BR
• Auto req

ID:

• 446167BR

• Company:

• Austal USA

• Job Code:

• Writer_ Writer

• Job Description:

•

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

– Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is “On-Site” at the location detailed in the job post.

REPORTS TO

ILS Manager

SUPERVISES

None

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for development, Q.A. and submission of all equipment and system/special manuals: Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials. Interfaces with subject matter experts and other engineering personnel during the development of these products. Responsible for interfacing with OEMs/Suppliers to obtain Vendor Furnished Information as needed Responsible for interfacing with Navy/Supship personnel and sub-contractor personnel on all technical manual related issues Responsible for ensuring all change order activity that impacts technical manuals is processed, documented and communicated to rest of ILS Team Successful applicant must be willing to cross-train to other areas within ILS as necessary

• Position Title:

• ILS Technical Writer III – Mobile, AL

• Job Category:

• Operations

• Minimum Education Required:

• High School/GED
• City
• :•Mobile •

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:

•

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

5 years of Navy/USCG/MSC technical manual development experience Must be familiar with

XML/SGML

tagging procedures Excellent written and oral communication skills Experienced in interacting with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers. High School diploma or equivalent required. Related degrees advantageous Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products. Prior U.S. Navy, MSC or USCG experience desired, but not required

US Citizenship TOOLS:

MS Office Adobe Acrobat

DIRECTION EXERCISED

Will determine the technical adequacy of all technical manual deliverables

DISCRETION EXERCISED

Will provide technical manual input to all members of the ILS Team

LIAISES WITH

Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Navy, Equipment Suppliers and ILS Support Contractors

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with

Austal USA:

18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check

• State
• :•Alabama