Technical Author

Matchtech; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Technical Author to support marine engineering projects on a permanent basis. The role focuses on developing and maintaining clear technical documentation for installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electrical systems aboard marine vessels.

You will produce manuals, work instructions and installation guides from schematics and design packages, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the documentation lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical authoring within engineering, marine or industrial sectors.
• Excellent written English, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, diagrams and data sheets.
• Familiar with document control, configuration management and lifecycle documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce installation, operation and maintenance manuals for marine electrical systems.
• Develop work instructions, installation procedures, technical specifications and electrical installation guides.
• Create documentation from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and drawings.
• Prepare commissioning, testing, inspection and acceptance test procedures.
• Generate data packs and configuration control records for approvals.

Skills

Technical writing

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Author to support important marine engineering projects on a permanent basis. The role involves developing and maintaining clear, accurate technical documentation for the installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electrical systems aboard marine vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce installation, operation and maintenance manuals for marine electrical systems
• Develop work instructions, installation procedures, technical specifications and electrical installation guides
• Create documentation from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, engineering drawings and design packages
• Prepare commissioning, testing, inspection, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test procedures
• Generate technical data packs, equipment technical files and configuration control records for customer approval and platform integration
• Review engineering change requests and ensure controlled documentation reflects the latest designs
• Work with design engineers, project managers, production teams, installation personnel and customers to verify technical information
• Capture lessons learned and support design reviews, production readiness reviews and customer meetings where documentation expertise is required

Job Requirements:

• Experience in technical authoring within the engineering, marine, industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, control systems and equipment installation practices
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, general arrangement drawings and equipment data sheets
• Good understanding of naval vessel systems, maritime terminology, shipyard installation practices and electrical safety requirements
• Experience producing clear technical documentation for engineers, electrical fitters, commissioning engineers, production teams and end users
• Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with document control, configuration management, engineering lifecycle documentation and technical data packs
• Excellent written English, proofreading and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail

Personal Attributes:

• Methodical, highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Self-motivated, professional and confident when working independently or collaboratively
• Practical and solutions-focused when resolving technical documentation challenges
• Confident communicating with engineers, project managers, production staff and customers
• Willing to challenge and verify technical information to maintain accuracy, quality and compliance

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to significant UK marine engineering and naval projects
• Exposure to varied ship, submarine and vessel modification programmes
• Collaborative working environment alongside experienced engineers, project managers and installation teams
• Opportunity to apply technical, operational and problem-solving expertise across the engineering lifecycle