CWK Sr. Technical Writer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Writer (contract) with extensive experience in the oil and gas and petrochemical industry. The Senior Technical Writer will support Operations Readiness activities by developing high‑quality operations documentation and ensuring that facilities, systems, and personnel are fully prepared for safe and efficient commissioning, start-up, and ongoing operations.

The Role 

The role is responsible for developing Operations Manuals, operating procedures, routine tasks, work instructions, and other operational support documentation for all systems associated with onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities. In addition, the Senior Technical Writer will actively support the Operations Team to ensure all Operations Readiness deliverables are completed in alignment with project schedules, scope, quality requirements, and budget.

The position is based in our offices in Houston, TX on a Hybrid basis with regular travel throughout the region as required. 

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future. 

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Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe. 

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. 

What we can offer 

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects 

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. 

Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 

Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests 

Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession 

• Duties and Responsibilities – Operations Readiness
• Develop technical deliverables to support Operations Readiness and Hand‑Over, ensuring compliance with project, regulatory, and client requirements using approved templates and standards. Deliverables typically include:
  • Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Operating and Emergency Procedures
  • Routine and non‑routine task descriptions
  • Work instructions and system descriptions
• Support Operations Readiness planning and execution, ensuring documentation is available, approved, and aligned with commissioning, start‑up, and operational milestones.
• Participate in Operations Readiness reviews (e.g., ORR, PSSR, readiness assessments) and address documentation gaps, action items, and close‑out activities.
• Interface with engineering, commissioning, maintenance, HSE, and operations personnel to ensure documentation accurately reflects installed systems, operating philosophy, and safe work practices.
• Inform the Senior Operations Technical Professional or Operations Technical Manager of projected technical issues, constraints, documentation risks, or potential shortfalls impacting Operations Readiness.
• Identify and highlight issues related to document development, production schedules, technical accuracy, and compliance with Operations Readiness requirements.
• Liaise with clients and third‑party stakeholders in support of Operations Readiness work scopes, under the direction of the Senior Operations Technical Professional.
• Attend client technical, commissioning, and Operations Readiness meetings as required.
• Participate in weekly project and Operations Readiness coordination meetings.
• Provide comprehensive, timely progress reports on documentation status, readiness metrics, and risks to the Senior Operations Technical Professional and/or Project Manager.
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with the Company Business and Quality Management Systems, maintaining discipline check sheets and readiness tracking tools.
• Maintain personal work plans and priorities while collaborating effectively with the broader Operations Readiness, commissioning, and project teams.
• Proactively communicate with the Operations Team Lead and Project Manager on documentation progress, readiness risks, and mitigation actions.
• Support the evaluation and preparation of Operations Readiness inputs for bids, tenders, and project execution plans, as required.

What makes you remarkable?  

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Expected:

Minimum 5 years of hands-on/practical operational experience within oil and gas, marine or petrochemical industries

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Strong understanding of Operations, Maintenance, Commissioning & Start-up, and Facility Performance Testing practices (including Industry best practices and regulatory requirements related documentation need)

Ability to explain the functionality of Oil & Gas equipment

Competent in quickly reviewing detailed engineering drawings, like P&IDs, Cause & Effect, and Alarm Set Point registers – and its importance in creating Operations manuals & procedures

Hands-on experience in Operations, Maintenance, or Commissioning & Start-up is required

Strong Technical Writing Skills Experience is required

Understanding of Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Industry requirements

Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Projects