Technical Author

MWH Treatment

  • Stepps, North Lanarkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are looking to strengthen our Technical team with a Technical Author based at our Stepps, ESD office with hybrid working available.You will report directly to the Technical Documentation Manager and your role will be responsible for creating, editing, and managing a wide range of technical documentation related to water treatment, wastewater processing, network infrastructure, and plant equipment. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and operations staff to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and compliant documentation for a variety of audiences.Key responsibilities will include:
  • Documentation creation: Research, write, and produce high-quality technical documents, including:
  • Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals for new and existing assets
  • Information gathering: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), including engineers and technicians, to gather necessary information and validate technical content.
  • Content management: Maintain and update a technical documentation library, ensuring all information is accurate, up-to-date, and aligns with company standards.
  • Compliance and standards: Ensure all documentation adheres to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DWI regulations in the UK), as well as company style guides.
  • Audience-focused communication: Write for a range of technical and non-technical audiences, from plant operators to field technicians and internal stakeholders.
About YouEssential
  • Proven experience as a Technical Author or Technical Writer, ideally within the water, utilities, engineering, or a related industrial sector.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Experience in researching and interpreting complex technical information and engineering standards.
  • Proficiency with technical writing software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Technical Communication Suite) and document management systems (e.g. ProjectWise, SharePoint)
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience with MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation) technical documentation.
About UsMWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don't just tick boxes; we live these values every day.What MWH offerPackages include -A competitive salaryHybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)Contribution Pension schemeLife AssuranceHealth InsurancePrivate Medical InsuranceAnd many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

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