Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth - Fortescue's Hydrogen Production Systems Facility is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people
Roster: Monday to Friday
Working as part of the Fortescue Hydrogen Systems Shared Services Team in conjunction with our existing Technical Writers, the position is responsible for developing and fine tuning the suite of documents required across the Manufacturing Product Portfolio whilst strengthening and protecting Fortescue's brand integrity.
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Engineering Technical Writer. In this role, you will play a crucial part in translating complex engineering concepts and prototyping designs into clear and concise documentation for the manufacturing process, as well as providing documentation and procedures to support our trade and manufacturing operations staff on the ground.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with all SMEs across the team to understand prototyping drawings, engineering specifications, design requirements, work processes, manuals and technical documentation.
- Work with engineers and technical experts to gather information and ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation.
- Create detailed, user-friendly documentation including but not limited to assembly and installation instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, sales marketing material and technical specifications for the manufacturing process.
- Organize and present technical information in a clear and concise manner, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company and industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and production staff, to obtain the necessary information and ensure documentation aligns with manufacturing requirements.
- Review and edit existing documentation to improve clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Keep up to date with industry trends, standards, and best practices related to technical writing, engineering, and manufacturing processes.
- Provide innovative digital solutions for application of the Fortescue brand in communications materials
- Develop and maintain documentation hierarchy, content standards, formatting standards, and templates.
- Proven experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of engineering concepts, manufacturing processes, and prototyping drawings.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
- Proficient in the Collaborative Working Environment [Microsoft Teams, Planner]
- Exceptional design skills along with the ability to think conceptually and strategically to translate key messages, company values and business objectives into print and digital application
- Confident in working under pressure to meet challenging timelines with competing priorities and stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Familiarity with document management systems and version control.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.