Procedure Writer

Napakiak Ventures; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) seeks a Procedure Writer to develop, revise, and maintain high‑quality procedures across dimensional inspection, metrology, and related activities. You will ensure compliance with DOE orders and QA programs, using TPAT and APAT to author and administer procedures, and you will coordinate reviews and verify accuracy.

A technical science degree with 10+ years of experience or 18+ years in lieu is required, with strong regulatory knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline and 10+ years of experience in technical fields, including experience writing technical procedures in a commercial nuclear or Weapons Complex environment.
• In lieu of a degree: 18+ years of technical background with extensive experience writing technical procedures in a commercial nuclear or Weapons Complex setting.
• Strong familiarity with federal, regulatory, and administrative requirements impacting technical and administrative procedures.
• Proven experience analyzing and applying DOE directives, quality assurance programs, NCS documents, and hazard analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop new, revised, or modified technical procedures that support safe and correct execution of technical tasks, including dimensional inspection, material testing, metrology, procurement, radiography, and weld inspection.
• Comply with Y15‑232, Technical Procedure Process, and utilize the Technical Procedure Authoring Tool (TPAT) for all technical procedure development.
• Develop and revise administrative procedures in accordance with Y15‑235, Administrative Management Requirements Process, using the Administrative Procedure Authoring Tool (APAT).
• Write and maintain enterprise‑level procedures applicable.
• Analyze DOE Orders, DOE Standards, 60‑101PD Quality Assurance Program Description, Y60‑015 Integrated Quality Manual, Nuclear Criticality Safety documentation, and Hazard Analysis documentation to determine applicable technical requirements.
• Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate procedure reviews; manage comment resolution and ensure regulatory and internal compliance.
• Implement hazard controls and incorporate quality and performance data into procedure content.
• Conduct verification and validation to ensure procedures can be performed exactly as written.
• Ensure all procedures adhere to applicable regulatory, administrative, and quality assurance requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

DOE regulations

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline

18+ years of technical background with procedural writing

Tools

TPAT (Technical Procedure Authoring Tool)

APAT (Administrative Procedure Authoring Tool)

Job description

Company Overview:
Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is a leading provider of information technology, technology development, and environmental and construction services, specializing in Federal and Commercial projects. Our company is committed to delivering high‑quality solutions that meet stringent regulatory standards and client requirements.
The Procedure Writer develops, revises, and maintains high‑quality technical procedures that support safe, accurate, and compliant execution of activities across dimensional inspection, material testing, metrology, procurement, radiography, and weld inspection. This role ensures procedures meet all regulatory, administrative, and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new, revised, or modified technical procedures that support safe and correct execution of technical tasks, including:
  dimensional inspection, material testing, metrology, procurement, radiography, and weld inspection.
• Comply with Y15‑232, Technical Procedure Process, and utilize the Technical Procedure Authoring Tool (TPAT) for all technical procedure development.
• Develop and revise administrative procedures in accordance with Y15‑235, Administrative Management Requirements Process, using the Administrative Procedure Authoring Tool (APAT).
• Write and maintain enterprise‑level procedures applicable.
• Analyze DOE Orders, DOE Standards, 60‑101PD Quality Assurance Program Description, Y60‑015 Integrated Quality Manual, Nuclear Criticality Safety documentation, and Hazard Analysis documentation to determine applicable technical requirements.
• Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate procedure reviews; manage comment resolution and ensure regulatory and internal compliance.
• Implement hazard controls and incorporate quality and performance data into procedure content.
• Conduct verification and validation to ensure procedures can be performed exactly as written.
• Ensure all procedures adhere to applicable regulatory, administrative, and quality assurance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline and 10+ years of experience in technical fields, including experience writing technical procedures in a commercial nuclear or Weapons Complex environment.
• In lieu of a degree: 18+ years of technical background with extensive experience writing technical procedures in a commercial nuclear or Weapons Complex setting.
• Strong familiarity with federal, regulatory, and administrative requirements impacting technical and administrative procedures.
• Proven experience analyzing and applying DOE directives, quality assurance programs, NCS documents, and hazard analyses.

Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.