Technical Writing Intern: SOPs, Safety & Process Docs

Umicore Belgium; Pasadena, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a motivated Technical Writer Intern for our manufacturing facility in Pasadena, TX. You will help develop, revise, and standardize SOPs, JSAs, and Safe Work Permits while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams.

The role focuses on documenting work processes, improving safety documentation, and supporting continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Strong writing skills and technical curiosity are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with technical writing preferred.
• Ability to learn technical processes quickly.
• Comfortable in office and industrial plant environments.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and standardize SOPs for manufacturing and maintenance.
• Create and update JSAs for routine tasks.
• Improve Safe Work Permit documentation across scenarios.
• Interview operators and engineers to document work processes.
• Observe field activities to reflect actual practices.
• Photograph equipment for technical documentation.
• Format documents to company standards and document control.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and quality requirements.
• Maintain revision history and document libraries.
• Support safety meetings and process improvement projects.
• Assist with cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical writing

OSHA knowledge

Flowcharts

Visio

Diagramming

MS Office

Education

Technical Communication

Engineering

Industrial Technology

Occupational Safety

Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Umicore is seeking a motivated Technical Writer Intern for our manufacturing facility in Pasadena, TX. You will help develop, revise, and standardize SOPs, JSAs, and Safe Work Permits while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams.

The role focuses on documenting work processes, improving safety documentation, and supporting continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Strong writing skills and technical curiosity are essential.