Technical Writer I

Job Description...
This job is with Encode Inc a fully owned subsidiary of LanceSoft.
Working Hours: 6am - 4:30pm or 7am - 5:30 Monday - Thursday

Technical Writer for Maintenance Operations:

Position Summary:

With minimal supervision creates and maintains technical documentation to support organizational operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop review and update user manuals guides preventive maintenance (PM) work orders job plans and technical documentation within the Maximo CMMS.

Review and validate maintenance instructions against OEM manuals and technical specifications to ensure accuracy compliance and alignment with current maintenance practices.

Validate labor estimates job steps and task sequencing to ensure they accurately reflect field execution and operational st andards.

Revise and standardize documentation to align with OEM procedures internal standards and best documentation practices.

Produce clear consistent and well-structured technical content to improve readability usability and effectiveness of maintenance tasks.

Collaborate with maintenance technicians supervisors reliability engineers and cross-functional teams to gather technical information obtain feedback and validate documentation updates.

Support data entry document control configuration management and related activities within Maximo as required.

Document technical activities and prepare clear detailed reports.

Ensure accuracy clarity and consistency of all technical content while adhering to established documentation standards and best practices.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Ability to meet physical demands associated with a Maintenance function job profile to include climbing ladders and stairs bending twisting and maneuvering in tight or elevated spaces to safely access equipment.

Ability to transitionbetween elevated work areas to inspect photograph and document equipment systems and maintenance activities in an industrial environment while adhering to all safety requirements and PPE standards.

Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing or similar environment.

Familiarity with Maximo or other CMMS platforms preferred.

Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals technical drawings and schematics.

Strong attention to detail with a focus on documentation accuracy consistency and formatting.

Excellent written communication and technical writing skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and common PDF editing tools.

Willing and able to work early-in late and/or overtime including weekends on short notice

Willing and able to work any shift including split shift and across shifts

Desired Characteristics:

Trade certification or associate degree in Mechanical Electrical or Industrial Maintenance.

Previous experience standardizing PM programs or contributing to CMMS improvements or upgrades.

Knowledge of Lean Maintenance Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) or similar methodologie