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About the role

We are seeking a motivated Technical Writer Intern from a local college or university to assist with developing, revising, and standardizing operational documentation for our manufacturing facility. This position offers hands-on experience working alongside Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS professionals to improve process documentation, safety compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and maintenance activities.
• Create and update Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for routine and non-routine tasks.
• Aid in developing and improving Safe Work Permit documentation, including:
• Hot Work Permits
• Confined Space Entry Permits
• Lockout/Tagout documentation
• Line Break Permits
• Excavation Permits
• Working at Heights documentation
• Interview operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and supervisors to accurately document work processes.
• Observe field activities to ensure procedures reflect actual work practices.
• Photograph equipment and work processes for inclusion in technical documentation.
• Format documents using company standards and document control requirements.
• Ensure documents comply with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Maintain document revision history and version control.
• Organize electronic files and maintain document libraries.
• Participate in safety meetings and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with special projects related to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in:
• Technical Communication
• Engineering
• Industrial Technology
• Occupational Safety
• Making Manufacturing Technology
• English or Professional Writing with technical writing experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to learn technical processes quickly.
• Comfortable working in both office and industrial plant environments.
• Ability to organize multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Technical writing experience through coursework or previous internships.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety concepts.
• Experience creating flowcharts or process maps.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience using Visio or other diagramming software is a plus.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain practical experience in:
• Industrial manufacturing operations
• Technical writing and document control
• Process mapping
• OSHA safety documentation
• Risk assessment and hazard analysis
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Cross-functional teamwork with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS

What we offer

• We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers.
• We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.
• As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits.
• With all this and more, imagine what you could do?