Procedure/Technical Writer 2

Technical Writer 2Location: Remote: must be local to southern California and willing to pick up equipment from Tech BarDuration: 18 Months (Possibility of extension)Responsibilities:Design, draft, and maintain the following documentation:Process MapsBusiness Process ProceduresStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Job AidsPerformance Support NotebooksManual updates (e.g., Rubber Glove, Grounding, Rigging, Transmission Grounding Manuals)VideosEnsure all documentation is:Field/business-ready, practical, and accessible for personnelConsistent with current standards, policies, and safety requirements Structured according to approved WMI governance and SOP proceduresSchedule and facilitate working sessions with:Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)ReviewersAdvisorsGather technical input, operational insights, and field practices, capturing consensus and translating decisions into clear documentation.Conduct research and analysis to:Locate and integrate policy, materials, presentations, vendor information, and SME input into standardized work method documentation templatesValidate the accuracy and completeness of deliverables before seeking approvalCollaborate closely with:WMI JEM Advisors and Project LeadsStakeholders and SMEsContinuous Improvement Project ManagersProvide status updates and support project timelines. Uphold governance, review, and approval workflows as outlined in WMI procedures.Perform on-site visits and job walks as necessary to understand actual work practices.Conduct basic image editing to enhance documentation and coordinate with media vendors to script and develop media content.Maintain existing documentation in response to:New or updated processes/proceduresChanges in standards Pilot projectsCorrective actions Safety workstreams (including new tools, equipment, or work method processes)Required Skills/Attributes:Proven experience producing technical, procedural and or process documentation.Ability to translate complex technical input into plain, field usable language.Strong facilitation skills for SME working sessions.Experience working in: Utilities, energy, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments (strongly preferred).Strong organizational, writing, and version control discipline.Comfort working collaboratively across organizational units.Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photo Editing Software, SharePoint, OneDrive, Acrobat, Outlook, TEAMs, Visio, and Co-Pilot.Education:Bachelor's degree in Communications, or other technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Experience:5–8+ years of technical writing experience or 3–5+ years of technical writing experience plus strong utility / industrial / field operations exposure.