Technical Writer – Petrochemical Operations

Job overview

The Technical Writer role is onsite in Channelview, TX, and compensation is not specified. The writer supports documentation across complex manufacturing units, working with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to advance safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. This role exists to turn operational and equipment knowledge into clear, controlled documentation that supports safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations. The writer develops and maintains procedures, manuals, work instructions, training materials, and engineering documents, while coordinating reviews and document changes.

What you'll do

• Develop, edit, and maintain operating procedures, maintenance manuals, standards, work instructions, training materials, and engineering documents
• gather information from subject matter experts and translate complex concepts into user-friendly documentation
• ensure documents meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices
• review existing documents
• support document control, version management, and change management
• participate in technical reviews and approval workflows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical writer

petrochemical

refining

manufacturing operations

operating procedures

maintenance manuals

industrial equipment

document control

channelview tx

eclaro

microsoft word

microsoft excel

microsoft visio

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• pretax commuter benefits
• eligibility to purchase medical, dental, and vision insurance through ECLARO.

Why this role

Requires 10+ years in petrochemical, refining, or related industrial manufacturing; 6–8 years of technical writing; and 6+ years of manufacturing experience with hands-on industrial process equipment. More than five years with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio is required; TruView is preferred but not required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

About the employer

ECLARO is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.