Technical Editor 2 Jobs

POSITION SUMMARY: The technical editor’s main task is to support the design and technical documents. The NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) technical editor provides support to this development effort by editing author input, applying quality standards, and ensuring documents are formatted according to NuScale standards and styles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the Manager, DCRM for progress reporting and assignment instructions.
• Provides technical editing of documents that support company documentation.
• Uses strong technical editing, document planning, and organizational skills.
• Uses strong technical editing, document planning, and organizational expertise to implement processes and formats that ensure the NuScale subject matter experts (SME) are writing according to standardized work practices, procedures, and current guides.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Corporate Services’ procedures that instruct authors and other document production staff how to work to NuScale’s standardized work practices.
• Provide technical editing support to NuScale through the Corporate Services department to ensure that all internal and outgoing NuScale technical publications are prepared to the highest industry standard and consistent with corporate approved formats and styles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Quality Assurance: Demonstrates understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security: Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: A minimum of an associate degree in in Technical Communications, English, Journalism, or related field, a B.A is preferred; direct, highly relevant experience of additional 4 years’ experience may be substituted for degree.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a technical editor in the development of engineering/technical documents. Proficient with style rules and ability to understand complex content related to logic and reasoning.

• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

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

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
Pay and Benefits:

The target pay range for this position is $33.43 - $36.95 per hour. The full pay range is $27.45 - $42.93 per hour.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.