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Patterson-UTI

Technical Writer NEX

Houston, TX · On-site

Work closely with Sales, Commercial, Engineering and Operations in a support role for new and ... Experience: 3+ years of technical writing experience, with specific experience in the oil and gas ...

Actalent

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Ulen, IN

$35 - $42/hr

Minimum 3 years of technical writing experience. * Experience in engineering, energy, or ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Pegasus Knowledge Solutions

Technical Writer

Durham, NC · On-site

Required Qualifications · Proven technical writing experience in engineering, standards, science ... or public policy. (Experience drafting technical publications, standards, guidance documents, and ...

AnaVation

Technical Writer

Reston, VA · On-site

... systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. The Technical Writer ... composes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include ...

Aegis Worldwide

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Hammond, IN · On-site

Temporary Administrative Technical Writer (Safety Documentation Support) Location: Hammond, IN Position Type: Temporary / Contract (estimated 60-90 days) Position Summary The Temporary Administrative ...

Konik

Technical Writer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$28 - $37/hr

Technical Writer Eagan, MN | On-Site | Contract to Hire | $28 - $37/hr Konik is partnering with a growing defense engineering company in the south metro area to hire a Technical Writer. This ...

AnaVation

Technical Writer

Reston, VA · On-site

... systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. The Technical Writer ... composes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include ...

Procom Consultants Group

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Hillsboro, OR · On-site

As Senior Technical Writer you will work directly with our product, design and test teams to develop engineering documentation for building and using the most innovative wearable products. You will ...

Nava

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ASR INTERNATIONAL

Senior Technical Writer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

ASR is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer, Office Supplies and Furniture Branch for an exciting opportunity supporting engineering technical support services for the U.S. General Services ...

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Technical Writer NEX

Houston, TX • On-site

Patterson-UTI
Oil and Gas Extraction • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

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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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