Principal Technical Writer at International Energy Services Limited (IESL)

International Energy Services Limited (IESL), established in 1990, is a specialist, multidisciplinary, energy services company that provides integrated, client-focused and cost-effective services in the oil and gas industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Technical Writer

Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Purpose / Objective

• To coordinate the development of operating procedures, work instructions, manuals and method statements with the main goal to communicate complex, technical information more easily in a user-friendly manner, in order to achieve safe and faultless completion, commissioning and startup of the LNG Train 7 Project scope.

Main Accountabilities

• Plan, develop, organize, write and edit high-quality operational procedures and manuals using the design data and Vendor information in a clear and concise manner to ensure safe and efficient activities execution.
• Oversee peer editing and production review work. Coordinate team’s effort in the development and review of Commissioning and Start up Procedure by the Operations team.
• Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts. Produce electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals and maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation.
• Manage updates and revisions to technical literature. Produce how-tos, tutorials, user guides, and knowledge base content, to help end-users use a variety of applications.
• Gather and analyze technical and product information from various sources to update existing documents to reflect new or changing equipment functionality.
• Write, format, edit, review, and proof procedural and technical information for technical and nontechnical users
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking documentation work to meet product release dates and Contractual deliverables. Maintain an up to date and accessible data base of approved/relevant manuals, procedures, work instructions etc. for the completion, commissioning and start up of Train 7 project scope.
• Work with internal project teams and EPC CONTRACTOR to ensure an in-depth understanding of the documentation requirements and produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended users
• Oversee team collaboration with Engineering, Quality Assurance, HSSE, Project Management, and other groups to plan, research, write, and revise printed and online documentation, including general overviews, tutorials, installation/configuration instructions, training class materials, and documentation
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation
• Play an active role in maintaining a safety culture in the performance of Technical Writing duties and adhere to all applicable site / project safety procedures

Other Responsibilities:

• Developing and field verifying all commissioning procedures and checklists
• Supporting regulatory compliance standards ensuring required documentation is completed
• Participating in Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR) process –
• Supporting execution of leak testing, line cleaning and N2 purging as per the Commissioning and Start-up execution plan

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification

• Candidates should possess an HND or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or other Engineering / Science discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years oil & gas plant operations experience preferably in the LNG industry with at least 10 years at supervisory level as a Technical Writer or similar role in a complex LNG Plant Project
• Experience working with P&IDs, Isometrics, and Control Drawings for LNG Plant design, construction, commissioning and start up
• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
• Strong experience owning an end-to-end documentation creation process Experience in providing CSU related design input and working in an EPC or a plant environment considered an advantage
• Working experience on part of, or the entire, ORP Project life cycle (from conceptual design through to final commissioning and handover) and/or in the front-line Oil and Gas production operations is desirable
• Experience with Management of Change process, Operations Integrity / Process Safety Management processes
• Experience with MS Office and SAP would be an asset Skills and Knowledge

Competency Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and experience working with content in multiple mediums.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• A positive attitude, willing to jump in and tackle new challenges.
• Ability to translate highly technical information into easily understandable information for users
• Creative skills and usage of photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase users’ understanding
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
• Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Strong team lead, willing to overcome differences and collaborate with multiple disciplines
• Has proven hands on coaching skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidiscipline, multi-national, multi-cultural, multi - work center team environment where the overall success of the project is paramount.
• Ability to understand complex processes and strive to develop and implement continuous improvement and creative process enhancements

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.