Maritime Technical Author | Lead Documentation Projects

Damen Shipyards Group; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Profit sharing

Pension allowance

Damen Academy

Social events

Job summary

Damen Services is seeking a Technical Author to transform complex technical information into clear, user-friendly manuals and guides for our vessels. You will produce and customize operating manuals, use STE where applicable, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and efficiency in operations.

You will manage documentation projects, lead planning and budgeting, and ensure timely delivery aligned with customer expectations, while maintaining high writing quality in English

Qualifications

• Educated at HBO level with a technical background.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Technical Author.
• Familiar with STE (preferred).
• Skilled in CCMS, XML and DITA; Adobe FrameMaker is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new vessel operating manuals and enhance existing documentation.
• Customize content to meet specific customer and vessel needs.
• Gather information through literature review, expert interviews, and technical analysis.
• Interpret manufacturer guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Create precise, unambiguous content in English and apply the writing style guide (STE where applicable).
• Lead your own documentation projects, including planning and budgeting, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer expectations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Damen and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Technical writing

CCMS

XML

DITA

Adobe FrameMaker

STE

Education

HBO-level technical background

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Job description

Damen Services is seeking a Technical Author to transform complex technical information into clear, user-friendly manuals and guides for our vessels. You will produce and customize operating manuals, use STE where applicable, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and efficiency in operations.

You will manage documentation projects, lead planning and budgeting, and ensure timely delivery aligned with customer expectations, while maintaining high writing quality in English