Senior Procedure Writer

Job Description:

Overview

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Deriva's ultimate parent is Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

Summary

The Senior Procedure Writer performs heavy editing of technical procedures and performs research-based writing in the development of administrative procedures. The individual will promote and uphold the adherence and adoption of procedure writing and document control standards and practices with peers, co-workers and management.

Responsibilities

• Researches existing organizational and enterprise directives, policies, supporting documents, referenced procedures and manuals to provide added assurance of the accuracy and alignment of new documents

• Supports the Procedures Group by performing a variety of writing, project management and system administration tasks involving various levels of difficulty and complexity

• Works independently and collaboratively with peers, technical authors, subject matter experts and managers to complete complex writing tasks in a timely manner

• Prepares progress reports for management on assigned project initiatives

• Provides oversight under general direction and with little day-to-day supervision and an increased attitude for unreviewed work performed on behalf of internal and external contacts for various sites, projects and activities

• Demonstrates proficiency in procedure writing and editing

• Possesses the knowledge and capability to coherently integrate broad, overarching concepts into the content of higher-level procedure and policy documents

• Develops documents under general direction and collaboration of subject matter experts and senior management representatives

• Performs heavy editing of technical procedures and often expands to research-based writing in the development of administrative procedures

• Promotes and upholds the adherence and adoption of procedure writing and document control standards and practices with peers, co-workers and management

• Performs a variety of writing, project management and system administration tasks involving various levels of difficulty and complexity

• Prepares and delivers presentations as requested for multiple levels within the organization

• Consults and collaborates with peers and others to solve straight forward problems with document content and structure

• Possesses ability to present administrative, technical, and operational information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word as well as diagrams and charts

• Uses advanced technical writing knowledge to write and maintain new/revised manuals, bulletins, implementation packages, and other technical documentation including online help screens and online documentation for intranet web sites

• Works independently with minimal guidance with internal and external contacts to provide procedure writing services for Renewables sites or projects and activities and in some cases directs other procedure writer staff to perform and complete required tasks

• Performs as project administrator or RPG Lead in cross-functional initiatives

• Develops and leads development of required procedures/policies and documents to support the operations and maintenance activities

• Contributes input for the continued development of the Company Renewable overall procedure writing Programs

• Performs as administrator of the Change Management Process as assigned

• Performs other duties as requested

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field

• 3 years or more of technical or administrative procedure writing experience

• In lieu of a degree, 8 years or more of relevant working experience

Desired Qualifications

• 3 years or more of technical or administrative procedure writing experience in Engineering, Operations, Construction, Renewable Energy or a related industry

• Procedure writing management experience and working knowledge of power generation industry

• Graphic design experience

• SharePoint, Excel, Adobe, and other related application experience

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office and other related technologies

• Experience partnering with governance groups, official approval processes and working with policy and procedure systems

• Professional Procedure Association certified or the ability to complete

• Considered an expert at writing Standard Operation Procedures and Policies (SOPS)

• Will have demonstrated safety, technical, and administrative knowledge, as well as performed work in a highly professional manner

Working Conditions

• This position is located in Charlotte, NC

• Hybrid work schedule-hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Deriva Energy facility

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Attractive Bonus Potential

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.