Technical Editor

Do you have experience in editing and formatting project documents and technical reports? Are you well-versed in a variety of organizational document styles, conventions, and requirements? If this sounds like you, apply for our Technical Editoropportunity.

TFE is an innovative and successful supplier of professional, technical, and administrative personnel in the U.S. nuclear energy complex and other commercial ventures. TFE excels in quickly providing the resources to enable our customers to meet their schedules and production requirements.

TFE is currently seeking a Technical Editor to support our work at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Come work with TFE, Inc. (TFE) to support missions critical to our Nation’s national security.

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. TFE provides complete records and information management services from its own NARA-approved records center. TFE works with records as they are created at the generator sites, then as they get shipped to the TFE facility for processing and digitization. In addition, TFE provides training, mail room, technical editing, and waste characterization services for WIPP. TFE is proud to be part of WIPP and provides support in many areas of the project.

SUMMARY

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

• Proofread, revise, rewrite, 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 determining the organization, communication, and delivery of content and materials and 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

EDUCATION

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

• Must be able to edit, write, and/or rewrite procedures, and other materials to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word 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

LOCATION

Carlsbad, NM

PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with 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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As a TFE employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off.

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.