Job Title: Technical Writer I Location: Pensacola, FL Pay Rate: $35.60/hr, W2 Duration: 12+ Month Contract Summary:
- Working Hours: 7am - 3:30pm with option for four 10-hour shifts (7am - 5:30pm)
- Work Mode: Onsite
- 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.
- Ability to meet physical demands associated with a Maintenance function job profile, including climbing ladders and stairs, bending, twisting, and maneuvering in tight or elevated spaces to safely access equipment.
- Ability to transition between elevated work areas to inspect, photograph, and document equipment, systems, and maintenance activities in an industrial environment while adhering to all safety requirements and PPE standards.
- 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.
- Trade certification or associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance.
- Previous experience standardizing PM programs or contributing to CMMS improvements or upgrades.
- Knowledge of Lean Maintenance, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), or similar methodologies.
Job ID: 516469228
Originally Posted on: 4/7/2026
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