Technical Writer

Essential Functions  

• Develop Operations & Engineering documentation including SOPs, MOPs, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.  

• Lead SME working sessions to capture requirements, clarify intent, and validate technical accuracy for publish-ready documentation. 

• Standardize content using approved templates and consistent structure to improve readability, usability, and global consistency.  

• Own document lifecycle management: draft, reviews, revisions, approvals, versioning, and periodic refresh of existing documentation. 

• Publish and maintain documentation in the required repositories (e.g., MCIM and ServiceNow Knowledge Bases) with clear taxonomy, titles, and metadata for searchability.  

• Translate complex technical content into clear instructions, including operational steps, troubleshooting guidance, and system explanations designed for technicians, engineers, and operators.  

• Improve documentation quality continuously by incorporating stakeholder feedback and ensuring documentation reflects the latest approved standards and practices. 

• Create and maintain documentation relationships (e.g., how tech manuals interact with design specifications, SOPs/MOPs, user guides, commissioning reports). 

• Produce supporting visuals (process flows, system overviews, decision trees) as needed to clarify procedures and concepts. 

• Maintain an organized backlog of documentation requests and coordinate timelines with cross-functional stakeholders. 

Qualifications 

• High School diploma required.  

• 3+ years of experience in technical writing, documentation management, or technical content development in a technical environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to convert complex technical concepts into clear, structured documentation for distinct audiences. 

• Strong editing and information design skills (clarity, precision, consistency). 

• Experience managing content through review/approval cycles and maintaining version control. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration workflows. 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a process-driven environment.  

• Experience supporting operations and engineering teams in critical environments (data centers or similar mission-critical facilities). 

• Familiarity producing documentation types such as procedural documents (SOPs/MOPs).  

• Experience publishing and maintaining documentation in a controlled repository and/or knowledge base (e.g., MCIM / ServiceNow KB).  

• Ability to understand and document systems commonly used in data center operations (e.g., electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems).  

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Communications, Engineering, or related field preferred; or equivalent practical experience. 

Work environment: 

• Fast paced environment 

• Travel required for information gathering (5-10%)