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NOV

Technical Writer

NOV Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Oil and Gas · 10,001+ employees

8 h ago
technical-writer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time South Africa
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About the role

The Technical Writer will collaborate with engineering experts to author, revise, and standardize technical documentation such as quality plans and inspection procedures. They are responsible for ensuring all documents comply with legislative and industry standards while maintaining effective document control workflows.

What they look for

Technical writing Engineering documentation Mechanical engineering drawings Document control Microsoft Office Suite Quality plans Condition assessments Inspection procedures Project management Document management systems Electrical controls Pneumatic controls Hydraulic controls Communication Technical interpretation

Requirements

Candidates should have a background in an engineering-related discipline and possess a strong understanding of mechanical drawings, schematics, and heavy machinery repair. Excellent English communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for this role.

Full description

As a Standardisation Technical Writer, you will play a crucial role in developing and revising documentation to support NOV Rig Technologies. Your work will involve collaborating with engineering and technical experts to understand their requirements and produce user-friendly, accurate documents. These documents will be utilized by a diverse range of colleagues, including those based in offices, offshore, and workshops.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate in English effectively with multiple technical and engineering experts to understand their needs and objectives.
  • Solicit, collate, interpret, and organize engineering drawings, specifications, industry standards, user manuals and internal customer requirements provided to you verbally and in writing.
  • Author user-friendly documents (including but not limited to quality plans, condition assessments, and inspection procedures) that incorporate all required technical requirements with appropriate clarity, terminology, and writing style.
  • Verify authored documents conform with legislative, industry and NOV standards.
  • Carry out Document Control / Checker tasks on daily basis for peers as part of formal approval workflow of documents.
  • Identify and report problematic issues or conflicts in documentation and resolve where feasible.
  • Provide your supervisor verbal and written updates relating to progress, risks/issues, and opportunities relating to your tasks.
  • Perform additional tasks to the extent that may be reasonably expected, assigned, or required by business needs.
  • Propose improvements to processes and working practices.
  • Perform other work-related tasks when assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Qualification in an Engineering related discipline or equivalent experience. (Desirable).
  • Understanding of mechanical engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and user manuals (Essential).
  • Background knowledge of overhaul, inspection, and/or repair of heavy machinery (Essential).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Language (Essential).
  • Computer literacy (including good command of the Microsoft Office Suite). (Essential).
  • Project Management training/knowledge (Desirable).
  • Document Control and an understanding of Document Management Systems (DMS). (Desirable).
  • Background knowledge of electrical/instrumentation, pneumatic and hydraulic controls. (Desirable).

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