Technical Writer

Job description / Role

Kentz is a global engineering specialist solutions provider, with 14,500 employees operating in 30 countries worldwide. We have provided Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services, Construction, and Technical Support Services (TSS) to clients in the energy and resources sectors for more than 90 years. Kentz is listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: KENZ) and is a member of the FTSE 250.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced Technical Writer to join our team, based in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent technical authoring, writing and editing expertise.
- Research, create, write and edit technical documentation, for internal and external use in accordance with Kentz style and branding guidelines.
- Convert complex information into a format that is easy for readers to understand and execute upon. (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, reports, policy set, standards, manuals, procedures, Project Coordination Plans (PCP), Project Execution Plans (PEP), Reports, Quality (ISO) Policies and Procedures, Corporate Policies and Procedures, Design Basis Memorandums (DBM), Proposals, Project Design Criteria, Project Specifications, etc.)
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts across multiple departments, to understand the scope and content of work assignments in order to prepare written interpretations of engineering and design specifications, and to ensure quality and technical accuracy of documentation.
- Participate or run review meetings with subject matter experts.
- Collaborate with Engineers, Designers and other teams within the telecoms department to determine documentation requirements and develop effective communication solutions.
- Spearhead initiative for ensuring accuracy, consistent quality and standardization of all document types, using appropriate branding for all released work.
- Use the Document Management processes and standards appropriately for all projects.
- Adhere to document version control management standards during document development.
- Support development and project documentation as part of the change and release management processes.
- Utilize your technical expertise and strong writing skills for both technical and business audiences.
- Ensure records, files, drawings, procedures, documentation comply with applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements

Degree or diploma in English.
5+ years as a Technical Writer or equivalent within the Oil and Gas, Engineering or Construction industry
Familiarity with and understanding of:
Communication with business and technical audiences
Organizing large amounts of information into easy-to-use documentation and in document management techniques
Working in a practical technical writing role and the use of authoring tools
Critical reporting - assess, critique, define, present
Creating readable technical documentation
Change Control
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and should be comfortable working in a busy team environment
Strong proficiency in formatting documents using such features as Word styles, templates, automated cross-referencing and layout control
Basic understanding of MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and document management systems
Experience with MS SharePoint preferred
Ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities
Time management skills

About the Company

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin\\\\'s employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide engineering, procurement construction, completions and commissioning services together with a range of sustaining capital services to clients in our four industry sectors, oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions.

SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.