Senior Technical Writer (Hybrid Schedule Available)

Bollinger Shipyards

Mathews, LA

Full Time

Senior

14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Technical Writer at Bollinger Shipyards will develop, write, and edit technical and administrative publications such as reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and catalogs in print or electronic media. The role supports a company with nearly a century of experience in designing and building high-performance marine vessels, committed to safety and environmental responsibility. The position is based in Mathews, LA, with a hybrid schedule option, and involves working on cutting-edge projects within a positive work environment that values career development and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Writes technical manuals as per government and military standards
Reads and comprehends government contracts, standards, etc.
Shipboard validation lead
Enters into configuration status accounting system
Manages ECPs
Researches and comprehends maintenance tasks and operational procedures on commercial equipment loaded aboard watercraft vessels
Other duties assigned or requested by Management
Travels when requested for job related functions, such as publications research and shipboard validation

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of technical writing experience
Experience in developing content for damage control and/or system manuals
B.S. degree in English or Technical Writing is preferred
Knowledge of military publications and specifications, especially for the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army and/or U.S. Navy preferred
Knowledge of SGML/XML software preferred
Knowledge of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications preferred
Ability to review and comprehend Engineering drawings
General knowledge of watercraft vessels and their installed components
Extensive computer knowledge, preferably in Arbortext (Epic) Editor or Adobe Frame Maker and Microsoft Office software

Nice to Have

Knowledge of military publications and specifications, especially for the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army and/or U.S. Navy
Knowledge of SGML/XML software
Knowledge of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications

Qualifications

B.S. degree in English or Technical Writing (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Hybrid Schedule Available
Career Development
Cutting-Edge Projects
Positive Work Environment & Company Values

Working at Bollinger Shipyards

Bollinger Shipyards values safety, environmental responsibility, career development, and a positive work environment. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities for minorities, females, veterans, disabled individuals, and supports diversity regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

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