Senior Technical Writer
Wood
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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About the role
- The role is responsible for developing Operations Manuals, operating procedures, routine tasks, work instructions, and other operational support documentation for all systems associated with onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.
- Actively support the Operations Team to ensure all Operations Readiness deliverables are completed in alignment with project schedules, scope, quality requirements, and budget.
- Develop technical deliverables to support Operations Readiness and Hand‑Over, ensuring compliance with project, regulatory, and client requirements using approved templates and standards.
- Support Operations Readiness planning and execution, ensuring documentation is available, approved, and aligned with commissioning, start‑up, and operational milestones.
- Participate in Operations Readiness reviews (e.g., ORR, PSSR, readiness assessments) and address documentation gaps, action items, and close‑out activities.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on/practical operational experience within oil and gas, marine or petrochemical industries
- Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required
- Strong understanding of Operations, Maintenance, Commissioning & Start-up, and Facility Performance Testing practices (including Industry best practices and regulatory requirements related documentation need)
- Ability to explain the functionality of Oil & Gas equipment
- Competent in quickly reviewing detailed engineering drawings, like P&IDs, Cause & Effect, and Alarm Set Point registers – and its importance in creating Operations manuals & procedures
- Hands-on experience in Operations, Maintenance, or Commissioning & Start-up is required
- Strong Technical Writing Skills Experience is required
- Understanding of Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Industry requirements
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Projects
Benefits
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical writingoperations readinessmaintenancecommissioningstart-upfacility performance testingengineering drawingsP&IDscause and effect analysisalarm set point registers
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solving