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Senior Technical Writer (Contract)
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A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$77,126 / year median in Alaska
-15% projected decline
Job Description
AK Description:
Senior Technical Writer (Contract)Location:
Houston, TX, United States Location Type:
Remote Title:
Sr. Technical Writer (Contract)Department:
Process Innovation Center Location:
Houston, TX Supervisor:
Director of Process Innovation FLSA Status:
Non- Exempt Position Status:
Contract Work Status:
Hybrid Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future. Qcells USA's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere. As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea. The Sr. Technical Writer needs to be experienced in authoring, managing, and maintaining clear, accurate and compliant technical documentation for EPC Renewable projects. This position ensures that complex engineering, construction, and operational information is organized into accessible content for internal teams, clients, and stakeholders. This position reports to the Director of Process Innovation (Team Lead), or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is located in Houston, TX (potential for remote) and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or 9:00 am to 6:00 pm local time. This position is a contract role. Approximately 6 months duration. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Essential Job Function & Responsibilities Technical Document Writing Author, review, edit, and maintain high quality technical documentation for EPC projects, including Policies, Procedures, and Work Instruction ensuring consistency and clarity. Maintain consistency in style, terminology, formatting, and document structure across all project deliverables. Support audits and compliance activities by preparing, organizing, and updating required technical documents. Technical Team Coordination Work directly with engineering, project, construction, quality, proposal, and procurement management teams to gather technical information and ensure complex concepts and processes are accurately documented. Manage version control, coordinate multidisciplinary review, oversee updates throughout the project life cycle. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Utilize document management systems and authoring tools (MS office, Adobe, SharePoint) to track, store and publish documentation. Contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation processes, templates, and standards within the organization. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence across teams Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in EPC or EPC Renewable projects.
- Experience translating complex technical information into concise, and applicable documentation for production teams.
- Advanced writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to technical accuracy and clarity.
- Familiar with documentation standards, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and influence at levels