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Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated

Technical Writer/Editor

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated, Richland, Washington, United States, 99352


Salary Range:

$77,980 - $118,920 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our commitments – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery.Project Overview:Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.Job Summary:Plans, writes, edits, proofreads, and coordinates the production of moderate to complex technical documents and presentations with accuracy, consistency, professional quality, and conformance to appropriate style guide. Complexity is determined by technical terminology, length, scope, production methods, and client direction.Full-Time Telework:

This position is a full-time role that offers full-time telework in accordance with current business requirements and works a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. This position requires periodic travel to the Richland, Washington project office. Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project.Major Responsibilities:Plans, writes, edits, proofreads, and coordinates the production of simple to moderately complex technical documents, procedures and other print and electronic media.Plans format of documents, organizes content, writes/edits text, and provides instructions for final reproduction.May collaborate with authors, subject matter experts, and professional staff while preparing a full range of technical documents.Reviews document requirements with customers and provides guidance for successful and timely product completion.May recommend and coordinate document formatting, form development, graphic design, reprographics, and document processing support.Edits draft documents to industry and government standards while conforming to appropriate style guide and other document-related procedures.Ensures that material is structured and formatted logically and resolves inconsistencies.Works with authors to resolve editorial and/or content issues.Monitors job progress and alerts responsible supervisor when schedules appear to be in jeopardy.Maintains electronic file management and configuration control.May make recommendations for work process improvements, procedures, and practices.Education and Experience Requirements:Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.Required Knowledge and Skills:Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge)Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Capable of functioning professionally and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.Flexible to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.Able to work overtime on short notice, as needed.Proficient with standard document formatting/editing/production software, including electronic comment incorporation, importing graphic files, formatting tables, and applying templates.Able to write, review, format, and edit simple to complex documents while conforming to appropriate style guide and other document related guides and procedures.Able to identify and apply appropriate level of edit based on considerations such as customer expectation, audience, visibility, turn-around time, and project/corporate standards.Able to act as a lead writer/editor for a full range of technical documentation, large, multifunctional, high-profile document assignments, and other publication products while interfacing with authors, subject matter experts, publications staff, and document control staff.Knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, composition, style, and relevant technical discipline vocabulary.Familiar with electronic content management system (ECMS).Familiar with research methods (such as reference verification, etc.) to assist with document production.Understanding of trademark, copyright, and corporate identity standards and guidelines.For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.Diverse teams build the extraordinary:As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to

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