Technical Author

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Author to support important marine engineering projects on a permanent basis. The role involves developing and maintaining clear, accurate technical documentation for the installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electrical systems aboard marine vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce installation, operation and maintenance manuals for marine electrical systems
• Develop work instructions, installation procedures, technical specifications and electrical installation guides
• Create documentation from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, engineering drawings and design packages
• Prepare commissioning, testing, inspection, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test procedures
• Generate technical data packs, equipment technical files and configuration control records for customer approval and platform integration
• Review engineering change requests and ensure controlled documentation reflects the latest designs
• Work with design engineers, project managers, production teams, installation personnel and customers to verify technical information
• Capture lessons learned and support design reviews, production readiness reviews and customer meetings where documentation expertise is required

Job Requirements:

• Experience in technical authoring within the engineering, marine, industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, control systems and equipment installation practices
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, general arrangement drawings and equipment data sheets
• Good understanding of naval vessel systems, maritime terminology, shipyard installation practices and electrical safety requirements
• Experience producing clear technical documentation for engineers, electrical fitters, commissioning engineers, production teams and end users
• Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with document control, configuration management, engineering lifecycle documentation and technical data packs
• Excellent written English, proofreading and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail

Personal Attributes:

• Methodical, highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Self-motivated, professional and confident when working independently or collaboratively
• Practical and solutions-focused when resolving technical documentation challenges
• Confident communicating with engineers, project managers, production staff and customers
• Willing to challenge and verify technical information to maintain accuracy, quality and compliance

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to significant UK marine engineering and naval projects
• Exposure to varied ship, submarine and vessel modification programmes
• Collaborative working environment alongside experienced engineers, project managers and installation teams
• Opportunity to apply technical, operational and problem-solving expertise across the engineering lifecycle