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Technical Maintenance Writer - Temporary (12 month contract)

The Technical Maintenance Writer is responsible for designing, standardizing, and continuously improving Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs across manufacturing assets. This role serves as the central resource for reviewing existing maintenance strategies, validating maintenance practices against OEM recommendations and operational experience, and developing practical, standardized PM procedures that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
The position works closely with Maintenance Leaders, Reliability Engineers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), OEM representatives, and plant maintenance teams to ensure maintenance standards are technically accurate, operationally practical, and aligned with business reliability objectives.
The successful candidate combines strong technical writing skills with maintenance and reliability expertise and can translate complex technical information into clear, actionable maintenance standards.

What you can expect from us:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole self to work
Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Total Compensation: $63,300 - $85,000

Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance Standardization
OEM and Technical Documentation Review
Reliability and Downtime Analysis
Stakeholder Collaboration
Maintenance Program Governance
CMMS Management Support

Qualifications

Education

Preferred to have a Technical Diploma or Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Industrial Maintenance
- Reliability Engineering
- Related Technical Discipline

Experience

Preferred 5+ years of maintenance, reliability, or technical documentation experience within a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience developing or improving Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs will be considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of:
- Manufacturing equipment
- Mechanical systems
- Electrical systems
- Utilities systems
- Reliability methodologies

Preferred Experience

CMMS systems (SAP PM, Infor, or equivalent).
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
TPM, PM Optimization, or Predictive Maintenance programs.
Food & Beverage manufacturing environments.

Key Competencies

Technical writing and documentation
Maintenance and reliability expertise
Data analysis and problem solving
Attention to detail
Stakeholder management
Process standardization
Project management
Communication and facilitation skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to translate technical information into practical field procedures

Careers to Smile About:

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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Technical Maintenance Writer - 12 month contract

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