Industrial Technical Writer Intern - SOPs & Safety Docs

Umicore; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a Technical Writer Intern to join our Pasadena facility. You will help develop, revise, and standardize SOPs, JSAs, and Safe Work Permits while learning industrial documentation practices.

You’ll interview staff, observe operations, photograph processes, and format docs per company standards. You will work with cross‑functional teams in a plant environment, gaining exposure to OSHA‑compliant documentation, process mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in an associate or bachelor program related to technical writing or manufacturing.
• Good command of English or professional writing with technical experience.
• Minimum GPA around 3.0 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize SOPs for manufacturing and maintenance tasks.
• Create and update JSAs for routine and non‑routine activities.
• Assist with Safe Work Permits documentation (Hot Work, Lockout/Tagout, etc.).
• Interview operators and technicians to document work processes.
• Observe field activities and photograph equipment for docs.
• Format documents to company standards and maintain revision history.
• Organize electronic files and participate in safety/process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

SOP development

OSHA awareness

Process mapping

Visio

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Associate degree in Technical Communication

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Umicore is seeking a Technical Writer Intern to join our Pasadena facility. You will help develop, revise, and standardize SOPs, JSAs, and Safe Work Permits while learning industrial documentation practices.

You’ll interview staff, observe operations, photograph processes, and format docs per company standards. You will work with cross‑functional teams in a plant environment, gaining exposure to OSHA‑compliant documentation, process mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.