Technical Editor jobs in Springfield, OR

Headquartered just outside of Glide, OR Romtec, Inc. is looking to add a Technical Writer to our documentation team!

Romtec designs, manufactures, supplies, and constructs buildings and structures for all types of applications. We are architects, engineers, manufacturers, and contractors. Our process begins by designing a building that is particular to the needs of each customer. We have completed hundreds of projects across the United States and have supplied packages for international installations.

Why work here:

Romtec offers a culture that:

• Embraces personal and professional growth
• Recognizes diverse perspectives
• Provides competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401(k) program
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

We are looking for some that will have a strong command of written English and the ability to quickly assimilate new technical information while translating complex topics for various technical and non-technical readers. This position is in Romtec’s established Documentation Department. Documentation is a division of Romtec Engineering. Documentation develops all the written documents including submittals, scope letters, specifications & responds to any and all Engineering reviews/comments. While not required, strong consideration will be given to candidates who holds a bachelor’s degree or higher in the Technical or Communication related fields.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Technical Writing;
• Editing;
• Reviewing;
• Document Design;
• Engineering Submittals;
• QA/QC Documentation
• O&M Manuals
• Submittal Review Comment Logs
• Internal Policy & Procedure Documents
• Project Specifications
• Ability to tell stories
• Continually strive to improve the proficiency with personal writing skills and associated writing/graphic software

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

It is critical that the Technical Writer:

· 2-year Degree

· Engineering/Architectural/Construction background

· Ability to read Architectural plans & specks

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent technical writing capability

· Effectively communicate with others

· Problem-solving skills

· Fundamental understanding of various design and engineering aspects including architectural, mechanical, structural, etc. as they relate to building construction (construction experience meets this requirement).

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

All potential employee who will be engaged in any physical activity will take an agility and hearing test, provided. These tests are intended to assist the supervisor in evaluating the demands of the position relative to the results of the test. Once a candidate is considered for the position Human Resources will work with the candidate to schedule an appointment for the agility and hearing testing. The test will be performed by a medical facility or an industrial physical testing provider. Romtec will cover the charges of these test that are required.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

**Romtec, Inc. participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Roseburg, OR 97470: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person