Industrial Tech Writer Intern: SOPs, Safety Docs & Processes

Umicore Belgium; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Umicore Belgium in Pasadena, CA offers a Technical Writer Intern role focused on creating and standardizing SOPs, JSAs, and Safe Work Permits. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to improve process documentation and safety compliance.

The internship emphasizes hands‑on experience in industrial documentation, process mapping, and cross‑functional teamwork, with exposure to OSHA standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Experience with technical writing or coursework in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and standardize SOPs for manufacturing and maintenance activities.
• Create and update JSAs for routine and non‑routine tasks.
• Assist in Safe Work Permit documentation including confined space and working at heights.
• Interview operators and engineers to document work processes.
• Photograph equipment and document control procedures.
• Ensure documents comply with OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Maintain revision history and organize electronic libraries.
• Support process improvement and cross‑functional projects.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Industrial environment

Education

Technical Communication

Engineering

Industrial Technology

Occupational Safety

Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Visio

Job description

Umicore Belgium in Pasadena, CA offers a Technical Writer Intern role focused on creating and standardizing SOPs, JSAs, and Safe Work Permits. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to improve process documentation and safety compliance.

The internship emphasizes hands‑on experience in industrial documentation, process mapping, and cross‑functional teamwork, with exposure to OSHA standards and continuous improvement initiatives.