Associate Technical Writer

at  KBR

THE ROLE

This is an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Technical Writer to join a supportive team of professionals in a defence environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

• Analyse requirements, perform research and liaise directly with Systems Engineers, Team Leads, SME’s, Navy customers and Industry suppliers to develop technical documentation as required.
• Use templates, tools and software supplied by the Client to produce technical documentation for electronic, electrical, mechanical, and combat/weapons equipment in accordance with the Client’s standards, style guidance and publication policies (e.g. DEF(AUST)5629B/C, S1000D)
• Prepare graphics and illustrations to complete technical documentation as required.
• Evaluate engineering drawings and other technical data as required and translate information into an understandable technical manual or document.
• Produce technical manual updates or documents, using various sources of engineering, military, regulatory and manufacturer’s data.
• Ensure developed maintenance baseline (inclusive of TMP, PMS and/or Service Requirements) aligns with approved OEM maintenance schedule and, most importantly, the maintenance philosophy is appropriate for Navy Environment.
• Provide estimates, advice and needs analysis for documentation services for internal and external clients.
• Research and build knowledge about products, services, technology, or concepts to be documented.
• Planning, organising and controlling documentation activities in accordance with organisational plans and procedures.
• Provide support to acquisition projects, transition from acquisition to sustainment and in the sustainment phase.