Technical Writer (nuclear)

Job Title: Technical Writer (Nuclear)

Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation:$75,000 - $105,000

Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days

The Position: 

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Technical Writer will create technical documentation organize and bind third-party documentation, and compile and deliver customer documentation deliverables. Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience writing a range of business documents, and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced development environment. Candidate works with the Eclipse Management and department personnel to deliver the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.

What You'll Do Here:

• Provide support related to the process of creating technical publications for Eclipse Nuclear Projects.
• Provide Applications with insight and estimates for nuclear documentation content generation.
• Understand document audience and synthesize complex technical information into succinct technical content appropriate for end user requirements.
• Author new technical documents based on the design data such as requirements, specifications, calculations, FMEAs, reports, drawings and BOMs etc.
• Prepare document for customer submission and review. Dispositioning customer comments maintain project scope with customer satisfaction.
• Maintain document archive and store documents in an organized and consistent manner.
• Update existing documentation based on customer inputs and requirements.
• Create images to support content with technical illustrations and photography.
• Ensure scheduled milestones are met and status communicated with project stakeholders.
• Work closely with Project Management, and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering personnel to develop appropriate content for various nuclear project documents.
• Support Marketing, Sales, Applications, and Service, technical documentation needs.
• Engage in continuous improvement of overall approach and maintenance of Eclipse nuclear project documentation and process with a focus on output quality, content, and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Eclipse Automation Inc. Conduct Code.
• Adhere to the Eclipse Project Operating Policy.
• Maintain a good corporate citizen role in support of the Eclipse corporate Vision.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Foster the development of a culture reflective of the core values of the business.
• Ensure that company ISO Standards are followed.
• Comply with Eclipse branding requirements.

Travel

• Expectation of travel to vendor/supplier locations is less than 10% of time, however, may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances to meet project needs

What We're Looking For: 

Education:

• Minimum requirement of a University Degree, Engineering Technologist/Technician college diploma, or Trades certification with technical field related work experience.

Experience and Skillset:

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably within the nuclear industry.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry technical communication standards, documentation practices, and terminology.
• Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated proficiency in proofreading, editing, writing, and interviewing subject matter experts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong focus on Microsoft Word.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and the ability to lead by example.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain consistency across multiple documents, deliverables, and projects.

• Familiarity with nuclear plant layout, basic operations, equipment, and reactor characteristics.
• Familiarity with nuclear plant maintenance standards and tooling maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry terminology and standard project document deliverables.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of machinery dynamics, with the ability to read mechanical engineering drawings.
• Electrical and instrumentation aptitude, including an understanding of machine control logic and the ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks, including the ability to manipulate models to create custom technical illustrations.
• CSA N299 training or basic familiarity is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and ladder logic used to control complex automated tooling and systems is considered an asset.