Technical Writer

The Technical Writer Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of the research and writing of technical procedures and related documentation for Metrolinx’s Legacy Fleet Maintenance operations.

This individual will collaborate with the management team, customers, suppliers, partners and involved stakeholders.

Reporting to the Manager – Reliability Centered Maintenance & Engineering, will be accountable for the research, planning and writing of operational data. This will be done through the use of multiple sources while ensuring adherence to industry, regulatory and departmental specifications and processes.

Confirm that all HSE policies, processes and procedures are being complied

Research, plan and write technical operational data using engineering and approved data. Revise technical maintenance data as required

Validate and incorporate rail equipment into standards/guidelines

Read and interpret engineering drawings and documents

Plan, perform and document procedural validations per departmental standards/guidelines

Responsible for the creation, updating and management of all Rail Maintenance instructions, Operating Procedures, Maintenance Circulars and Equipment Manuals

Ability to review all maintenance instructions and operating procedures to identify means of optimizing work, material usage and performance

Ability to develop KPI’s and present data

Work with the team to prepare and create recurrent reports that are requested by operations or higher

Comply with the company’s applicable policies and procedures as well as human resources’ guidelines.

Ability to build strong rapport with the team and unionized maintenance personnel

3 to 5 years in Technical Publications or a related field

Strong writing skills with a background in research and complying of data

Extensive background of accomplishing business strategies

Diploma or degree in related field

Nice to have

Experience working in an unionized environment

Familiarity with related industries such as Aerospace

Previous experience working in the passenger/rail transit industry is an asset