University of Texas is hiring: Technical Writer/Editor III, Practice Industry PrMediabistro • Austin, TX, United States
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University of Texas is hiring : Technical Writer / Editor III, Practice Industry Pr
Mediabistro • Austin, TX, United States
30+ days ago
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Job descriptionJob Posting Title : Technical Writer / Editor III, Practice Industry Practices, Cockrell School of Engineering Hiring Department : Construction Industry Institute Position Open To : All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours : 40 FLSA Status : Exempt Earliest Start Date : Immediately Position Duration : Expected to Continue Location : PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS Job Details : ## General NotesAs a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.At UT Austin, we say “What starts here changes the world.” As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also in those who are impacted by our first-class academic and research programs.The Initiative was founded in 1993 and is a self-funded consortium of owner and contractor companies. PIP members are dedicated to harmonizing internal company standards and practices around design, procurement, construction, and maintenance. Our members are process industry owners and engineering construction contractors focused on minimizing total cost of ownership, reducing plant operating and installation costs, and standardizing non-proprietary processes. The organization works under the auspices of the Construction Industry Institute (CII), an organized research unit controlled by The University of Texas and operating within the Cockrell School of Engineering.UT Austin provides outstanding and packages that include : Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card## PurposeThe Technical Writer / Editor III will work autonomously and provide support to numerous engineers, consultants, and draftspersons to ensure the quality of process industry documentation from the draft phase through publication.## Responsibilities Edit new Practice drafts and data sheets for editorial consistency, correctness, grammar, and format. Includes obtaining PGP / PRP and Globalization Checklist from Function Team Leaders. Edit Practices and data sheets at each stage of development to prepare for the next stage of publication. Coordinate and manage the process of publication of PIP’s 500 Practices using Document Management System (DMS), to include communication with team leaders, members & non-members, as needed, to maintain publishing progress and provide member support, as well as communication with CAD providers to update CAD work. Manage Document Management System (DMS) including tracking, filing, and publishing documents from proposal to final publication. Track documents through Member Company Review (MCR) and Steering Team Ballot (STB). Post published Practices to PIP website, DMS, and PIP archive, to include pricing and abstract. Convert documents to publishing formats, and price and publish documents on the website. Collaborate with webmaster to make website more usable to Members and to correct website errors. Track number of Practices published monthly and quarterly. Send notification of recently published Practices to members and distributors. Cross-check / review practice, verify posted correctly, check links to ensure working properly, check or date consistency in Member, Subscriber, and public areas. Attend quarterly team meetings and advise Function Teams in Practice development and PIP procedures and provide support to PIP Function Teams, Committees and Staff by preparing / maintaining meeting records, including attendance, minutes, presentations for use by volunteers from Member Companies. Participate in web and teleconferences for assigned Function Teams and Committees. Admin / Other : Staff Meetings, Misc. Meetings, Office Travel, Professional Development Assist with design layout and editing of exhibiting and marketing materials. Performs other related duties as assigned.## Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, or a related field Three (3) years of writing, editing, and producing technical documentsRelevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate## Preferred Qualifications Experience working with technical standards or documentation in the process, engineering, or construction industries Working knowledge of CAD software or experience coordinating with CAD professionals Experience in technical editing for globalization or international standards## Driving RequiredThis job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).## Salary Range$65,000+ depending on qualifications## Working Conditions Usual office environment with occasional travel Travel to Houston, TX, quarterly for 4-day meetings## Required Materials Resume / CV Letter of interest 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor. Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials have been uploaded. 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