ILS Technical Writer - Editor IV

REPORTS TO: Integrated Logistics Systems (ILS) Technical Writer Lead

SUPERVISES: N/A  

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing technical data for multiple platforms assigned.

Technical data includes the following:

• Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals
• Contractor Developed Technical Data (CDTD) written to the S1000D standard that adhere to the product’s business rules established as part of the official CDRL submission
• Cutter Information Book written to the S1000D standard to produce an XML output for CDRL submission
• Technical Repair Standard (TRS) to include major systems prescribed by contract that includes instructions for overhaul maintenance.
• Damage Control Booklets to include lifesaving equipment, fixed fire suppression systems, dewatering schematics, valve and piping schematics, HVAC schematics as well as damage control diagrams
• Damage Control Plates
• Special Purpose Manuals to include Engineering Operating Manual, Machinery Plant Maintenance Manual, Cargo Securing Manual, Water Ballast Management Manual, and others

• Identify equipment that requires organizational maintenance.
• Input technical data into a Common Source Database (CSDB) in accordance with the GEIA-STD-0007 standard.
• Responsible for interfacing with OEMs/Suppliers to obtain Vendor Furnished Information as needed
• Responsible for interfacing with Navy/Supship personnel and sub-contractor personnel on all technical manual related issues
• Responsible for ensuring all change order activity that impacts technical manuals is processed, documented and communicated to rest of ILS Team
• Successful applicant must be willing to cross-train to other areas within ILS as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Degree in related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience writing military technical documents, preferably related to HM&E equipment, to include writing text, tables, developing and/or incorporating schematics, diagrams and graphics technical analysis or operational ILS or maintenance engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience producing technical documentation in accordance with MIL-DTL-24784 and MIL-DTL-24784/4.
• Prior Navy, USCG, Military Sealift Command or Shipyard equipment experience required
• Knowledge of US Navy or US Coast Guard maintenance experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MIL-DTL-24784/22.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how human systems integration influences technical data development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of structured authoring using S1000D standards utilizing technical data from a CSDB.
• Demonstrated experience working with technical documents required, to include:
  • MIL-STDs and MIL-DTLs, IETMs, TMCRs, DIDs
  • OEM drawings and parts lists
  • Various vendor furnished information to determine if it is adequate to meet contractual requirements.
  • Inputting into databases based on MIL-STD-1388, MIL-PRF-49506 or GEIA-STD-0007.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experienced in interacting with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
• Computer skills required; Microsoft Office products knowledge. Candidates with experience using SLICwave is a plus.

TOOLS: MS Office, Adobe Acrobat

DIRECTION EXERCISED: Will determine the technical adequacy of all technical manual deliverables

DISCRETION EXERCISED: Will provide technical manual input to all members of the ILS Team

LIAISES WITH: Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Navy, Equipment Suppliers, and ILS Support Contractors

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA:
  • 18 years or older at time of application
  • Able to provide proof of US Person status 
  • No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
  • No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen
  • Willing to submit to a background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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