Job Description
An electric utility client is looking for a Technical Writer who will Design, draft, and maintain the documentation
Position:
Technical Writer Location:
Remote- must be local to southern California Pay Rate :
$44.63/hr. on W2 Duration :
18 months or longer Schedule:
1st shift, M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, draft, and maintain the following documentation: Process Maps, Business Process Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Aids, Performance Support Notebooks, Manual updates (e.g., Rubber Glove, Grounding, Rigging, Transmission Grounding Manuals), Videos Ensure all documentation is: Field/business-ready, practical, and accessible for personnel, Consistent with current standards, policies, and safety requirements, Structured according to approved WMI governance and SOP procedures Schedule and facilitate working sessions with: Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Reviewers, Advisors Gather technical input, operational insights, and field practices, capturing consensus and translating decisions into clear documentation. Conduct research and analysis to:
Locate and integrate policy, materials, presentations, vendor information, and SME input into standardized work method documentation templates Validate the accuracy and completeness of deliverables before seeking approval Collaborate closely with: WMI JEM Advisors and Project Leads, Stakeholders and SMEs, Continuous Improvement Project Managers Provide status updates and support project timelines. Uphold governance, review, and approval workflows as outlined in WMI procedures. Perform on-site visits and job walks as necessary to understand actual work practices. Conduct basic image editing to enhance documentation and coordinate with media vendors to script and develop media content. Maintain existing documentation in response to: New or updated processes/procedures Changes in standards Pilot projects Corrective actions Safety workstreams (including new tools, equipment, or work method processes) QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree 5-8+ years of technical writing experience or 3-5+ years of technical writing experience plus strong utility / industrial / field operations exposure. Proven experience producing technical, procedural and or process documentation. Ability to translate complex technical input into plain, field usable language. Strong facilitation skills for SME working sessions. Experience working in:
Utilities, energy, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments (strongly preferred). Strong organizational, writing, and version control discipline. Comfort working collaboratively across organizational units. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photo Editing Software, SharePoint, OneDrive, Acrobat, Outlook, TEAMs, Visio, and Co-Pilot. About our client : Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California. About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SLA
