ILS Technical Writer - Editor IV

REPORTS TO:

Directly: Integrated Logistics Systems (ILS) Lead Technical Writer

Indirectly: ILS Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing technical data for multiple platforms assigned.
  • Technical data includes the following:
    • Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals
    • Contractor Developed Technical Data (CDTD) written to the S1000D standard that adhere to the product’s business rules established as part of the official CDRL submission
    • Cutter Information Book written to the S1000D standard to produce an XML output for CDRL submission
    • Technical Repair Standard (TRS) to include major systems prescribed by contract that includes instructions for overhaul maintenance.
    • Damage Control Booklets to include lifesaving equipment, fixed fire suppression systems, dewatering schematics, valve and piping schematics, HVAC schematics as well as damage control diagrams
    • Damage Control Plates
    • Special Purpose Manuals to include Engineering Operating Manual, Machinery Plant Maintenance Manual, Cargo Securing Manual, Water Ballast Management Manual, and others
• Identify equipment that requires organizational maintenance.
• Input technical data into a Common Source Database (CSDB) in accordance with the GEIA-STD-0007 standard.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years of experience writing military technical documents, preferably related to HM&E equipment, to include writing text, tables, developing and/or incorporating schematics, diagrams and graphics technical analysis or operational ILS or maintenance engineering.
• Knowledge of US Navy or US Coast Guard maintenance experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience producing technical documentation in accordance with MIL-DTL-24784 and MIL-DTL-24784/4.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MIL-DTL-24784/22.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how human systems integration influences technical data development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of structured authoring using S1000D standards utilizing technical data from a CSDB.
• Demonstrated experience working with technical documents required, to include:
  • MIL-STDs and MIL-DTLs, IETMs, TMCRs, DIDs
  • OEM drawings and parts lists
  • Various vendor furnished information to determine if it is adequate to meet contractual requirements.
  • Inputting into databases based on MIL-STD-1388, MIL-PRF-49506 or GEIA-STD-0007.

• Degree in related field preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experienced in interacting with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
• Computer skills required; Microsoft Office products knowledge. Candidates with experience using SLICwave is a plus.
• Prior Navy, USCG, Military Sealift Command or Shipyard equipment experience required

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.  Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.