Technical Writer

Company: Volt
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 11, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring for Technical Writer in San Diego, CA.

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

As a Technical Writer, you will:

Write/Create sales order specific Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manuals.

Manuals will include Systems Operator Guide Volume , and a Maintenance Instructions Volume , for both New Production and Retrofit customers. These volumes will be produced using established database material and by creating new materials synthesized from multiple information sources. Will also be responsible for the development, and maintenance of database that supports these volumes, and will make sure database materials comply with all applicable standards.

This is a full time, contingent to hire opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience with: SGML, Arbortext, or similar publishing software, database management software, and the documentation publishing industry.

- Ability to interface with Engineers, and shop floor personnel.

- Ability to read schematics, electrical drawings and bills of material.

- Ability to synthesize from multiple information sources, clear, concise instructions and explanations using Simplified Technical English.

- Knowledge of Industrial Turbine Machinery, including control, electrical and hydro-mechanical systems.

- The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision. PC Windows skills, and with familiarity with programs such as Azure DevOps (AzDO), PRO-E, Adobe Acrobat, Windchill and the Microsoft suite of office software are positives.

- A Communications degree is preferred, but not necessary.

Pay rate: $30/ hour-$41/hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.



Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).



Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.



Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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