Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Jackson, MI

Onsite project

6+ months contract

Description:

Department: EPM-Project Controls Management Expense Job Category: Professional Other Job Title: Startup, Testing, & Commissioning EPM Technical/Procedure Writer & Trainer

Duties: The Startup, Testing, & Commissioning EPM Technical/Procedure Writer & Trainer is assigned to projects and provides the department's clients with high quality project oversight, training support, and technical writing skills.

May have supervisory oversight responsibility for exempt, non-exempt employees and/or technical work groups performing checkout and startup on newly or modified existing equipment and systems.

May mentor employees and/or lead the work of project Oversee and/or create the testing/commissioning planning, implementation, quality control, scheduling and budgeting, and status reporting on a given construction project or group of projects ensure standard practices are utilized.

Responsible to define the scope of the testing and commissioning; prepare the testing and commissioning schedule, update that schedule as it evolves and communicate progression to management.

Become familiar with plans and specifications, procedures and related material for each project and follow company established standard procedures for file structure and standard drawing procedures for projects.

Active role in developing schedule with a moderate to large budgetary responsibility or impact for all assigned projects identifying and minimizing potential risks to the timeline and budget.

Coordinate equipment going online with plant resources and schedule all vendor supported startup of newly or modified Develop design validation and Project turnover packages for EPM Projects for mechanical and electrical equipment, electronic devices, tools, plants, facilities and systems while applying the principles of motion, energy, force, and materials.

Read and understand electrical and mechanical prints including wiring diagrams, schematics and P&ID's, manuals, and updating them to reflect the As Built

Performing or managing instrument and mechanical component level testing such as instruments, controls, and individual loop functions.

Performing or managing electrical component level testing on cables (Low/Med/High voltage), transformers, motors, pumps, valves, dampers, switchgear, MCC, system protection devices Calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process instrumentation, experience programming, and test I&C systems Performing or understanding hydrostatic, pneumatic, and other mechanical testing and operation.

IEEE and NETA standards relative to acceptance and maintenance testing.

Performing or managing proof testing or system acceptance testing.

Planning and coordination between various groups such as Operations, Maintenance, and/or Vendors for startup & commission activities, training activities, documentation activities, and/or procedure creation/reviews.

Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules, commissioning plans, test plans or packages, technical/operation procedure creation, user training, quality plans, and/or other required documents for record.

Support the project with design, reviews, troubleshooting, and other expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Vendors/Contractors.

Work with the client, project, and contractors/vendors to determine procedural and training needs, and provide the product.

Coordinate training for newly installed equipment with the client.

Enforce standard practices are utilized.

General problem solving and troubleshooting.

Skills:

Ability to independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering/commissioning theory to solve complex Knowledge and/or experience in utility operations and application of utility Work well in a team environment while exemplifying safe work practices and following the company's compliance Strong understanding of electrical equipment and industrial instrumentation and Strong understanding of testing standards (IEEE, NETA, ), methods and the application thereof.

Application of utility business

Skill in supervisory practices/application supervising non-exempt employees and contractors.

Strong computer skills and knowledge of various Microsoft applications.

Excellent communication skills that utilize effective oral and written communication skills to provide technical expertise to coworkers, AEs, vendors and other work groups.

Microsoft tools (ex: Word, Excel, etc.).

Efficient in issue resolution.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical field with four or more years of experience reading electrical schematics & P&ID's; performing/managing instruments & electrical components; mechanical testing; experience or exposure to NEC, NFPA 70E; knowledge in OSHA 10 & 30; safe work behaviors and practices; NERC standards and compliance; MPSC Gas Code.

OR: Associate's Degree in a scientific or technical field with six or more years of experience reading electrical schematics & P&ID's; performing/managing instruments & electrical components; mechanical testing; experience or exposure to NEC, NFPA 70E; knowledge in OSHA 10 & 30; safe work behaviors and practices; NERC standards and compliance; MPSC Gas Code.

OR: High School Diploma/GED with eight or more years of experience reading electrical schematics & P&ID's; performing/managing instruments & electrical components; mechanical testing; experience or exposure to NEC, NFPA 70E; knowledge in OSHA 10 & 30; safe work behaviors and practices; NERC standards and compliance; MPSC Gas Code.