Technical Writer

2 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Synergy AU Full time

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.

We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south

Click here to discover more about how Western Australia’s energy landscape is evolving to become more sustainable.

**Role Summary**:
The Technical Writer is a newly created opportunity in our Future Energy Renewable Project Operational Readiness team based at our Perth CBD office.

**Key responsibilities of the role include**:

- The Technical writer drives the creation of a documentation methodology and framework and maintains proper methodology for purposes of consistency and efficiency.
- Interpret, analyse & produce technical documentation for site assets following Process Safety & Asset Management risk management principles.
- Reviewing, creating, publishing and managing Future Energy safety critical documentation which contains a vital risk management element - Safe Work Instructions, Station Instructions, Plant Operating Instructions and Maintenance Procedures essential to ensure appropriate risk management for workers to carry out their day-to-day tasks safely and to control associated processes
- Work collaboratively with plant SMEs to gather technical information from site assets and lead the review and approval process for all site technical documentation including management of change.
- Research technical information relating to the development of detailed step by step instructions for the maintenance and operation of plant and equipment

**What you’ll bring**:

- Strong technical writing skills and heavy industry experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in English or equivalent qualification
- 3-5 years in a heavy industry, mining or engineering environment
- Extensive experience architecting complex site documents and documentation sets, information design and structured authorising documents.
- The ability to learn complex drafting and engineering concepts quickly and explain with clarity and technical accuracy.

**What we offer**:
Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Purchased Annual Leave
- Best practice parental leave

Click here for a full list of our benefits

**Every Voice Matters**

Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.


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