Technical Writer

Eco Waste Solutions is an award-winning clean-tech manufacturing company delivering innovative, high quality, and environmentally conscious solutions. Our thermal conversion technology is used by governments, communities, and organizations in various countries around the world– and we’re growing. We need smart, detail oriented, enthusiastic people to join our dedicated and talented team as we work to make a real difference in the world. Our work culture is flexible, supportive, and growth oriented.

TECHNICAL WRITER

At our Batavia, NY facility, our work is focused on building equipment specifically designed to protect the health of our troops while protecting the environment. While delivering on this mission, our workplace will allow you to expand your technical knowledge, develop new skills, and build on the strengths and qualifications you bring to the job.

The Technical Writer is a hybrid position, some travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the technical and engineering team to understand product technical data, customer specifications, and documentation protocols
• Write clear, easy to understand technical narratives
• Use XML authoring tools, such as Arbor Text, to create and edit structured documentation in accordance with established MIL-STDs.
• Assemble and format information to produce excellent quality documentation
• Organize and manage documentation projects, including version control, document review, and approval processes

Requirements:

• Reside in NY State, preferably the Finger Lakes Region or Western New York
• Minimum of 2 years experience writing complex technical documents
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise documentation
• Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Organize data, creating reports and visualizations, using advanced features and formulas (VLOOKUP, PivotTable, Macros, Data simulations etc.)
• Preference to those with coding experience that will assist in the creation of macros and functions to help automate workload
• Preference for those with experience using XML content management (tagging) software such as Arbortext to create documents that meet MIL-STDs
• Mechanical aptitude, experience operating and maintaining vehicles, equipment, or machinery
• Attend worksite in Batavia for in-person interview, if requested, and for technical/product training

Benefits:

• Working on technologies and projects that are not only interesting and challenging, but drive demonstrable, positive change
• Collaborate with a team of people who aren’t just skilled professionals, but good people who care about each other, building a positive work environment, and contributing to the community
• Competitive compensation, including health benefits, dental and vision care – plus paid leave, including time off, sick and holiday pay
• Working on projects where your contribution makes a real difference, not just on a day-to-day basis but over the long term

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• writing complex technical documents: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Batavia, NY (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Batavia, NY