Technical Editor

Description

Come join TFE, Inc. as a Technical Editor supporting the work at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. WIPP is the world's third deep geological repository licensed to store transuranic radioactive waste for 10,000 years. The waste is from the research and production of United States nuclear weapons.

Who is TFE, Inc.? Founded in 1989, TFE, Inc. provides professional, technical, and administrative personnel and services in the U.S. nuclear energy complex and other commercial ventures. With over 150 employees and growing, we know our employees are the key to our success. We value their ideas and opinions and want to help them grow in knowledge, skills, and abilities. TFE provides competitive pay, generous PTO, paid holidays, and a top-notch employee assistance program. Our benefit offerings include an excellent 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and other ancillary benefits.

The Technical Editor performs a variety of business-related assignments in program and project management including:

• Proofread, revise, and edit technical information
• Assists with all aspects of technical writing including creating, developing, implementing, executing, and maintaining documents, procedures, and processes for technical editing activities
• Responsible for the communication and delivery of content and materials for developing learning activities and demonstrations
• Prepares a variety of technical, non-technical, and other types of documents in accordance with documented standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares for and supports regulatory audits/inspections
• Offers assistance on interactive reviews with employees and outside professionals
• Evaluates documents prepared by others for clarity, consistency, completeness, style, syntax, and usage
• Assists authors with document modifications to ensure accurate, precise descriptions of activities or policies
• Coordinates multiple publication projects simultaneously. Establishes priorities and schedules as required
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Adheres to and supports the implementation of document control requirements, in accordance with the Document Management program, to ensure documents are compliantly processed throughout their life cycle

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred; however, a combination of education and/or relevant experience wherein the skills and abilities to perform the position's duties and accountabilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable
• High school Diploma or GED required
• Five years of relevant experience
• DOE experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of the WIPP facility, its mission, and the National TRU Program scope is desired.
• Previous WIPP Project or CCP experience is a plus

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to edit, write, and/or rewrite procedures, and other materials to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat and possess the ability to develop and revise a wide range of document types. An example of writing skills may be required.
• Must have a knowledge of grammar, technical formats, general business writing, and technical writing/editing techniques, levels, and processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet client's deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with leadership, team, and customers
• US citizenship

PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Light work-significant degree of walking or standing, lifting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description reflects management's assignment of responsibilities and nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

TFE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.