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Senior Technical Writer (Hybrid Schedule Available)

Bollinger Shipyards

Posted 01/27/26

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3033 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70002

Full-Time
Experienced
Manufacturing
Hybrid

Job Description

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Technical Writer with at least 5 years of technical writing experience. The candidate will develop, write, and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications in print or electronic media.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 5 years of technical writing experience
  • Experience in developing content for damage control and/or system manuals
  • B.S. degree in English or Technical Writing is preferred
  • Ability to review and comprehend Engineering drawings
  • General knowledge of watercraft vessels and their installed components
  • Extensive computer knowledge, preferably in Arbortext (Epic) Editor or Adobe Frame Maker and Microsoft Office software

SKILLS

  • General understanding of watercraft vessels and their installed components
  • Knowledge of military publications and specifications, especially for the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army and/or U.S. Navy preferred
  • Knowledge of SGML/XML software preferred
  • Knowledge of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Writes technical manuals as per government and military standards
  • Reads and comprehends government contracts, standards, etc.
  • Shipboard validation lead
  • Enters into configuration status accounting system
  • Manages ECPs
  • Researches and comprehends maintenance tasks and operational procedures on commercial equipment loaded aboard watercraft vessels
  • Other duties assigned or requested by Management
  • Travels when requested for job related functions, such as publications research and shipboard validation

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Hybrid Schedule Available
  • Career Development
  • Cutting-Edge Projects
  • Positive Work Environment & Company Values

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