Hays US Technical Writer

Job Number: 26-01755 Advance your career with an exciting new opportunity! ECLARO is currently hiring a Hays US Technical Writer in the Channelview, TX. Our client is a respected global organization with a strong reputation for innovation, excellence, and industry leadership. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions and driving long-term value, the company offers a collaborative environment where professionals can make a meaningful impact and achieve continued career growth.

Position Overview:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• The Technical Writer will play a key role in documenting processes, procedures, and operational knowledge across complex manufacturing units.
• Working closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams will help drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement through high-quality technical documentation.
• This position offers exposure to large-scale process manufacturing operations and the opportunity to contribute to critical business and operational initiatives.
• This role assist a site with some urgent documentation.
• This person must have adept knowledge in manual writing for plant equipment.
• They need to have strong manufacturing experience, including equipment processing / procedures experience.
• They absolutely need to have "hands-on knowledge of industrial equipment and process operations, including pumps, valves, reactors, distillation / stack columns, heat exchangers, and related process unit equipment".
• The manager specifically called out exchangers, distillation, and furnaces.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including operating procedures, maintenance manuals, standards, work instructions, training materials, and engineering documents.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, operations personnel, and project teams to gather technical information and convert complex concepts into user-friendly documentation.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Review and revise existing documents for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Support document control processes, version management, and change management activities.
• Create and maintain documentation that supports operational excellence, safety, reliability, and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in technical reviews and facilitate document approval workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in the petrochemical, refining, or related industrial manufacturing industry.

• 6-8 years of demonstrated technical writing experience supporting engineering, operations, maintenance, or capital project environments.

• 6+ years of manufacturing experience with hands-on knowledge of industrial equipment and process operations, including pumps, valves, reactors, distillation / stack columns, heat exchangers, and related process unit equipment.

• Strong working knowledge of refinery and petrochemical process units, equipment systems, operating procedures, and industry terminology.

• More than 5 years of experience with each of the following applications is required:

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Visio

• TruView (Preferred but not required)

• Proven ability to gather information from subject matter experts and translate complex technical concepts into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation.

• Experience developing and maintaining operating procedures, maintenance procedures, work instructions, technical manuals, engineering documents, and training materials.

• Strong editing, proofreading, document control, and document management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality documentation within established deadlines.

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested, you may contact:

Sam Paulson [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.