Nuclear Procedure Technical Writer

Why Join Paschal Solutions (Paschal)?

At Paschal, we are redefining what's possible. We believe in fostering an environment where innovation, expertise, and collaboration drive success. Our team is composed of industry leading professionals who implement solutions to address our clients' unique challenges. Working at Paschal means you collaborate with passionate and focused teammates on nuclear solutions impact the nuclear industry and change the world. If you are a self-driven nuclear procedure technical writer professional who is eager to contribute groundbreaking projects, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Nuclear Procedure Technical Writer with a minimum of 15 years of direct experience writing and maintaining operations procedures for NRC or DOE-regulated nuclear facilities. Must be familiar with MS Office and possess expertise in developing clear, technically accurate, and compliant procedures for nuclear plant operations, including normal, abnormal, and emergency operating instructions, surveillance procedures, and administrative controls. Collaboration with safety, engineering, and operations organization will be imperative. 

 
Primary Job Duties / Responsibilities:  

• Develop and revise procedures.
• Research operations and processes to understand nature of task(s) addressed in procedure scope.
• Be able to perform field walk downs as applicable to support process nature development.
• Communicate regularly with clients including operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Perform procedure, licensing and technical basis document reviews to assess procedure adequacy.
• Follow established procedure development and revision process procedures.

  Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (most common preference) in one of the following fields:
  - Technical Writing, English, or Communications
  - Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)
  - Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry)
  - Nuclear Technology or Operations-related field
• A bachelor’s degree is “preferred” but not strictly required, especially when paired with significant nuclear procedure writing experience.
• Associate degree combined with relevant technical training (e.g., from a nuclear navy background, technical school, or community college nuclear technology program) is acceptable as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 15 years of direct experience writing and maintaining operations procedures for NRC or DOE-regulated nuclear facilities.
• Ability to obtain a DOE “Q” Clearance [Active “Q” clearance is preferred].
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.

Working Conditions / Location: The primary work site will be Oak, Ridge, TN

Supervisory Requirements: None

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills. 
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Proficient with MS Office applications. 

Company Benefits Package:

• Competitive Compensation 
• Immediate Vesting
• Simplified Employee Pension IRA (SEP-IRA) Retirement Plan
• Medical (including two HSA compatible plans) 
• Vision and Dental Coverage Option
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• 24/7 Emergency Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program

Company Values:

TRUST serves as the foundation of our core values, shaping who we are as a company and guiding our decisions. It represents our commitment to being a Trusted Partner, embracing a Relentless Pursuit of Improvement, remaining Unapologetic in Doing What’s Right, striving to Set the Bar High-Really High, and always putting the Team First. These principles define our culture, ensuring we remain focused, innovative, and unwavering in our mission to deliver excellence. Together, they set the standard for how we operate, the relationships we build, and the impact we create.

T - Team First – Collaboration defines our culture. We support and challenge each other and always prioritize the team’s success.

R – Relentless Pursuit of Improvement – We embrace a culture of continuous growth, constantly seeking smarter, more efficient ways to operate. We challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate, and push boundaries to achieve excellence.

U – Unapologetic in Doing What’s Right – Integrity is non-negotiable. We fearlessly uphold our values, ensuring ethical and transparent decision-making in everything we do. We never take shortcuts or compromise on principles.

S – Set the Bar High – Really High – Excellence isn’t a goal—it’s our standard. We embrace a culture where self-driven professionals challenge norms and redefine engineering excellence.

T – Trusted Partner – Our customers rely on us to deliver consistently. We craft tailored solutions to address their unique challenges and proactively seek opportunities to simplify operations.  

** This company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, the employment relationship remains “at-will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals. **