ILS Technical Writer - Editor IV in Mobile, AL at Austal

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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. 

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.