Technical Writer I

Adecco US, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. is assisting a local Pensacola area energy equipment manufacturer by recruiting a Technical Writer onsite.

You will develop and update user manuals, PM work orders, and CMMS content in Maximo, validate instructions against OEM specs, collaborate with maintenance teams, and document technical activities. This is a 12-month contract with onsite hours 6am–4:30pm or 7am–5:30, weekends on short notice, with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with Maximo or other CMMS platforms preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Excellent written communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and common PDF editing tools.
• Willing and able to work overtime, including weekends, on short notice
• Willing and able to work any shift including split shifts and across shifts

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update user manuals, guides, PM work orders, job plans, and technical documentation within Maximo CMMS.
• Review and validate maintenance instructions against OEM manuals and technical specifications.
• Validate labor estimates, job steps, and task sequencing for field execution.
• Revise and standardize documentation to align with OEM procedures and internal standards.
• Produce clear, well-structured technical content to improve readability and usability.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, supervisors, reliability engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Support data entry, document control, and configuration management in Maximo.
• Document technical activities and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of all content per established standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Written communication

Manuals interpretation

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PDF editing

Job description

Adecco is assisting a local client recruiting for Technical Writer onsite opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to join an energy equipment manufacturing and services company. The company operates through three main segments: Power, which designs, manufactures, and services gas, nuclear, hydro, and steam technologies; Wind, which provides onshore and offshore wind turbines and blades; and Electrification, which offers grid solutions, power conversion, solar and storage solutions, and digital technologies for the transmission, distribution, and management of electricity.

Responsibilities for Technical Writer include but are not limited to:

• Develop, review, and update user manuals, guides, preventive maintenance (PM) work orders, job plans, and technical documentation within the Maximo CMMS.
• Review and validate maintenance instructions against OEM manuals and technical specifications to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with current maintenance practices.
• Validate labor estimates, job steps, and task sequencing to ensure they accurately reflect field execution and operational standards.
• Revise and standardize documentation to align with OEM procedures, internal standards, and best documentation practices.
• Produce clear, consistent, and well-structured technical content to improve readability, usability, and effectiveness of maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, supervisors, reliability engineers, and cross-functional teams to gather technical information, obtain feedback, and validate documentation updates.
• Support data entry, document control, configuration management, and related activities within Maximo as required.
• Document technical activities and prepare clear, detailed reports.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency of all technical content while adhering to established documentation standards and best practices

Candidates for Technical Writer must meet the following requirements to be considered:

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Familiarity with Maximo or other CMMS platforms preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on documentation accuracy, consistency, and formatting.
• Excellent written communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and common PDF editing tools.
• Willing and able to work early-in, late, and/or overtime including weekends on short notice
• Willing and able to work any shift including split shift and across shifts

What's in this Technical Writer position for you?

• Duration: 12 Months Contract
• Pay Range: $35.08 - $35.08/ Hr.
• Shift: Onsite, 6am - 4:30pm or 7am - 5:30, Monday - Thursday
• Weekly paycheck

Pay Details: $35.08 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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