Technical Writer/Editor 1

5 Months Contract

Tempe, AZ 85281 (100% Remote)

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills in all situations by being
  
  

a proficient writer who can concisely communicate and manage

information throughout all phases of a project.

• Demonstrate exceptional project management skills by providing clear,
  
  

transparent, and regular updates on project statuses.

• Works with project managers to apply technical communication in
  
  

developing digital solutions that ensure satisfaction for our global

customers.

• Independently lead and manage system commissioning projects from
  
  

award to close-out and turnover to the project execution team.

• Partner with engineers to reviews design documents, drawings and
  
  

specifications building controls system sequences and equipment

submittals.

• Review system sequences and participate in meetings to clarify and
  
  

improve them.

• Generate pre-functional checklists and support pre-functional
  
  

verification of installed equipment.

• Facilitate meetings to identify and document discrepancies, including
  
  

generating test reports summarizing quality control through all project

phases.

• Write system-specific functional performance test scripts from design
  
  

control sequences.

• Remotely coordinate performance testing with project execution team
  
  

and subject matter experts.

• Document system readiness, functionality testing, commissioning, and
  
  

integrated system tests.

• Generate and maintain Commissioning issues reports with a focus on
  
  

expediting issues resolution.

• Verifying equipment and system start-up work and supporting
  
  

documentation.

• Integrate testing and commissioning activities into a master schedule.
• Solve challenging problems related to system function, user-experience,
  
  

and training.

• Contribute to retrospective lessons learned, stakeholder analysis, and
  
  

process development.

• Apply cross-functional leadership skills to develop tools for a wide range
  
  

of user profiles.

• Demonstrate strong technical aptitude.
• Demonstrate well-written, collaborative, design-thinking, and research-
  
  

based approach.

• Demonstrate solution-oriented approach by emphasizing technically
  
  

accurate and useful content.

• Demonstrate ability to write clearly and accurately.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills (i.e., emails,
  
  

presentations, workshops).

Qualifications:

• Where permitted by applicable law, Siemens may require employees to
  
  

be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on job requirements, and in

accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons

• Excellent research and interview skills, as well as interpersonal
  
  

communication skills

• Working knowledge of building automation systems, security, and fire
  
  

alarms is a plus

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 360 suite is required (i.e., MS Word, MS
  
  

Excel, MS Project)

• Familiarity with commissioning flow, including functional verification
  
  

and integrated testing is helpful

• Ability to work well in a within a remote team and produce documents
  
  

independently

• Demonstrated ability to come up to speed quickly on a new project and
  
  

balance multiple projects

• Flexible and able to respond professionally and adjust priorities
  
  

dynamically as required

• Familiarity with DITA structured documentation a plus
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United
  
  

States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work

authorization

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in technical field is preferred
• Advanced degree in technical communication is a plus
• OR 5+ years of experience in technical writing
• OR 10+ years of experience in construction, building automation,
  
  

commissioning, fire alarm, or security

• Knowledge of software/electrical/mechanical system testing, excellent
  
  

writing skills, and document management expertise

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401(k) up to 6%
• Flexible vacation plan
• Paid parental leave
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications
• Health, dental, and vision plans with options
• Matching 401(k)
• Competitive paid time off plan, holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company cell phone and laptop
• Extensive product training and professional career development
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
• Overtime, on-call pay, and company uniform and vehicle for eligible
  
  

positions

• Education and/ or Experience Requirements – BA/BS, 3-5 years Experience
• Mandatory skill sets – MS Word Expert, Sharepoint Expert
• Is there a pre-test of any kind needed in accordance with interviews? No
• If there is flexibility in accepting candidates above the max rate recommended in the requisition? Yes
• Will the candidate be required to travel? No
• Will candidate be working at a Siemens Client site or remote? Remote
• Is the position temporary or temp to perm? Temporary.
  
  

Who We Are:

Open Systems Inc. (OSI) was founded in 1994 to provide information technology solutions and staffing services to large and mid-size companies across the U.S. Our corporate office is located at 6495 Shiloh Road, Ste 310 Alpharetta, GA 30005. We provide a full range of staffing services including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire solutions. Our technical recruiting experts are experienced in technical screening, candidate sourcing, and behavioral interviewing techniques. They focus on providing candidates who match your technical requirements and fit seamlessly into your company culture.

Contact Open Systems, Inc. anytime by website, phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you!!