Procedure Writers

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking seasoned Procedure Writers for on-site roles in Oak Ridge, TN. The position focuses on creating, revising, and validating technical procedures for dimensional inspection, metrology, radiography, weld inspection, and related activities.

Candidates should have a BS with extensive experience or a substantial technical background with 18+ years of procedure writing in nuclear or weapons complex settings, and must be eligible to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with 10+ years in technical disciplines and experience writing procedures.
• In lieu of a BS, 18+ years of technical procedures writing in nuclear/wxe environments.
• Must be able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and coordinate technical procedures for accuracy and usability.
• Coordinate procedure reviews and resolve comments.
• Implement hazard controls and capture quality data.
• Validate procedures to ensure tasks can be performed as written.
• Develop enterprise procedures for Y-12 and Pantex as needed.

Skills

Technical writing

Nuclear standards

Procedural writing

Education

BS and 10-14 years

BS and 15-20 years

BS and 20+ years

Tools

TPAT

APAT

Job description

Spectra Tech, Inc. has an immediate need for a Procedure Writers in Oak Ridge, TN.

Procedure Writers develop new, revised, or modified technical procedures which enable personnel to safety and correctly perform tasks associated with dimensional inspection, material testing, metrology, procurement, radiography,and weld inspection. The writer is responsible for complying with Y15-232, Technical Procedure Process, and the Technical Procedure Authoring Tool (TPAT). Procedure Writers will occasionally develop or revise administrative procedures and are responsible for complying with Y15-235, Administrative Management Requirements Process, and the Administrative Procedure Authoring Tool (APAT). Writer is also responsible for developing Enterprise procedures applicable to Y-12 and Pantex.

Writers must be familiar with the regulatory and administrative requirements affecting procedures and must determine the technical requirements that apply to the procedures by examining DOE Orders and Standards; 60-101PD, Quality Assurance Program Description, and Y60-015, Integrated Quality Manual; Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documents; and Hazard Analysis documents.

Writers prepare & coordinate procedure reviews and comment resolution. The Writer implements hazard controls, captures quality and performance data, and ensures that the procedure can be performed as written through verification and validation.

Education/Experience:

Level III: BS and 10-14 years. Level IV: BS and 15-20 years. Level 5: BS and 20+ years.

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree with 10+ years experience in technical disciplines in addition to experience writing technical procedures in a commercial or Weapons Complex facility. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, a technical background with 18 years experience in writing technical procedures in a commercial nuclear or Weapons Complex may be considered.

Must have the ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.