Industrial Maintenance Tech Writer – Maximo Documentation

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a Technical Writer I to create and maintain maintenance documentation in an industrial environment. The role combines technical writing with hands-on equipment inspection, collaborating with maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include developing manuals in Maximo CMMS, validating instructions, and ensuring accuracy across OEM procedures and internal standards. Strong writing skills and familiarity with CMMS are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Excellent written communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong attention to documentation accuracy, consistency, and formatting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and common PDF editing tools.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and access elevated spaces to inspect equipment.
• Willingness to work early starts, late hours, overtime, and weekends on short notice.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including split shifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update manuals, guides, and maintenance docs in Maximo CMMS.
• Validate instructions against OEM manuals and specifications.
• Verify labor estimates, steps, and sequencing against field execution.
• Standardize documentation to align with OEM procedures and standards.
• Create clear, usable instructions for maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with technicians, supervisors, reliability engineers, and teams.
• Support data entry, document control, and configuration management in Maximo.
• Document technical activities and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Technical writing

OEM manuals

Technical drawings

Documentation accuracy

MS Word

MS Excel

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance

Trade certification

Tools

Maximo CMMS

PDF editing tools

Job description

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a Technical Writer I to create and maintain maintenance documentation in an industrial environment. The role combines technical writing with hands-on equipment inspection, collaborating with maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include developing manuals in Maximo CMMS, validating instructions, and ensuring accuracy across OEM procedures and internal standards. Strong writing skills and familiarity with CMMS are required.