Technical Writer NEX

NexTier Completion Solutions Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NexTier Completion Solutions Inc. in Houston seeks a highly analytical Technical Writer to lead our RFP and proposal efforts for oil and gas projects. You will break down complex requirements and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Commercial, and Operations to craft competitive technical proposals.

You will maintain a reusable proposal content library, ensure compliance with client requirements and brand guidelines, and manage document versions through bid kick-off meetings and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical writing experience, with oil and gas, energy, or industrial services exposure.
• Ability to dissect RFPs, RFIs, and bid documents to extract criteria and specifications.
• Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint and Salesforce desirable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple bids under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Dissect incoming RFPs, RFIs, and bid documents to extract evaluation criteria and technical requirements.
• Write tailored proposals to meet client needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Commercial, Engineering and Operations to support new opportunities.
• Maintain and update a reusable proposal content library for swift, accurate responses.
• Ensure proposals comply with client requirements, brand guidelines, and industry standards.
• Track progress, participate in bid kick-off meetings, and manage document versions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Engineering/Technical Communications/English/Journalism or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Salesforce

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Technical Writer to lead our RFP and proposal efforts. In this role, you will break down complex Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Commercial, and Operational teams to craft competitive technical proposals for our oil and gas projects. You will also create technical proposals for existing work.

Key Responsibilities

• RFP Analysis: Dissect incoming RFPs, Requests for Information (RFIs), and bid documents to extract evaluation criteria, technical specifications, and supply chain requests.
• Proposal Development: Write proposals tailored to specific client needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Commercial, Engineering and Operations in a support role for new and upcoming job opportunities.
• Content Management: Maintain and update a reusable proposal content library to ensure swift and accurate responses.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all proposal submissions strictly adhere to client requirements, brand guidelines, and industry standards.
• Process Management: Participate in strategy and bid kick-off meetings, track proposal progress against strict deadlines, and manage document versions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Preferred: Higher education degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) in Engineering, Technical Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related commercial field.
• Experience: 3+ years of technical writing experience, with specific experience in the oil and gas, energy, or industrial services sectors.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and PowerPoint); familiarity with document management systems (e.g., SharePoint) and Salesforce is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to manage multiple bids under high-pressure deadline

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