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Tcom Lp

Technical Writer

Tcom Lp, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, us, 27906

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Write and revise technical materials, such as equipment operator, maintenance, manuals, appendices, and repair parts and special tools lists manuals on advanced military equipment. May assist in layout work. Technical writer to develop system documentation to be used for maintenance and operation of the aerostat, mooring subsystem, payloads, and associated ground/site support equipment. This role is for the Documentation and Training department. This opening is contingent on TCOM receiving US government authorization to proceed with work on a contract already awarded.

Working Procedure:

Major Work Responsibilities:

Maintain cognizance of system hardware status, configuration and testing schedules

Become fully knowledgeable of the functions, operation, test and maintenance procedures of the equipment

Evaluate existing operation and maintenance documentation

Modify and develop documentation to meet current hardware configuration, requirements and schedules

Interface with hardware/system and field engineering personnel to obtain the necessary information for developing the documentation materials

Develop the operation and maintenance manuals within the schedule requirements

Validate operation and maintenance manuals

Adhere to stylesheet and DTD rules

Ensure IETM XML is error free by using business rules and source verifier

Supporting Work Responsibilities:

Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources

Review engineering specifications and design review documents

Interview engineers and field support specialists

Review Field Mod notices

Review and evaluate previously existing training materials

Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software)

Proficient with technical writing in XML and/or Arbortext is required

Proficient in use of DoD specifications, such as MIL-STD 40051-2C and MIL-HDBK-1222

Proficient in S1000D

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Familiar with graphics tools such as Adobe Creative Suite a plus

Familiar with modeling tools such as Solid Works a plus

Familiar with computer-based authoring tools, such as Windchill, Captivate or Articulate a plus

Documenting/Recording/Communicating/Updating/Using/Evaluating Information:

Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form

Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in personConfer with engineering disciplines, technical installers, manufacturing personnel, or field support personnel

Keep up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job

Use interviewing procedures

Use technical information in operation and maintenance activities

Evaluate Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards

Ensure correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a related technical Engineering field or equivalent amount of education and experience. Related military training and/or experience is a plus.

Experience Requirement: Minimum of five years of related work experience including preparation of system documentation. Field Engineering experience is desirable. Demonstrated experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, Fiber Optics, Aviation, Rail, Maritime, and Radar operation and maintenance are also acceptable forms of demonstrated abilities.

TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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