Procedure Writer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for Procedure Writer opportunity in Carlsbad, NM to support the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Per diem is available for those who qualify.

Work Location: On-Site at WIPP. A hybrid work arrangement may be considered.

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense-generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.

Job Description:

Duties shall include, but are not limited to:

- Develop and write operations and maintenance documents.

- Develop and write Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) documents.

- May act as a lead writer/editor.

- Coordinates highly complex jobs independently or may participate as publications representative on multi-disciplined groups planning and executing major projects.

- Assists other technical editing staff, as required. May review work of other technical editing staff members.

- Conducts research to support document production.

- Maintains document and resource files (support matter).

- Responsible for electronic file management which may include access and configuration control.

- Monitors job progress and alerts responsible supervisor when schedules appear to be in jeopardy.

- May provide production data for performance metrics.

- Edits and/or rewrites draft documents to new and/or existing procedures and ensures compliance with applicable guidelines.

- Reviews document requirements with customers.

- Recommends and coordinates document formatting, graphic design, and reprographics, resolves editorial and/or content issues and provides any additional editorial support.

- Plans, writes, edits, and proofreads simple to highly complex documents.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of procedure writing or an Associate Degree with a minimum of 3 years of procedure writing experience.

- 10-15+ years of procedure writing experience desired.

- Procedure writing in a DOE or commercial nuclear-disciplined writing environment is required.

- Writing experience with Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs).

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word.

- Strong writing skills are a must.

- PPA Certification is a plus.

- Mechanical or I&C knowledge is desired.

- Must be able to work with limited supervision to analyze, design, and develop administrative, technical, and work process documents in support of a nuclear operating facility. These documents shall include operations, alarm response, emergency operating, and abnormal operating procedures.

- Knowledge of nuclear facility conduct of operations and or conduct of maintenance is a plus.

- Must be able to work under pressure in a competitive environment with strict deadlines.

- Must be able to prioritize work, work on multiple projects at the same time, and fluidly shift projects as priorities change.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the applications steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers