Technical Writer

Careers at Royal IHC: Technical Author

What to expect

Are you enthusiastic about making technology understandable to others? As a Technical Author, you ensure that users worldwide can easily get started with our technical solutions. Curious? Then read our vacancy for Technical Author at Royal IHC!

We are looking to hire a Technical Author to join our Customer Documentation Team. As a Technical Author, you will be responsible for the creation, localization, and distribution of technical content in various formats for our customers and partners. You will play a key role in translating complex technical information into clear, easy-to-understand content, ensuring compliance and providing our customers with high quality accessible resources.

What you’ll do

• Gather technical information from internal teams and suppliers, and translate it into clear, accurate and accessible language suitable for customers.
• Create high quality technical content, such as operating manuals, maintenance manuals and start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Create visually appealing diagrams, drawings and other graphic content to enhance the presentation and comprehension of technical information.
• Effectively communicate with Engineers, Trainers, Technical Support and Field Service Engineers to improve documentation issues and gather feedback for future improvements.
• Work closely with our Training Department to equip the instructor(s) with the necessary knowledge and tools for effective training.
• Continuously improve content creation processes, explore innovative ways to enhance the effectiveness of technical communication and stay updated on industry trends for content creation and instructional design.

Who are we looking for?

• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
• You have a bachelor's or master's within the Mechanical / Electrical / IT domain.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into engaging content.
• Experience with topic-based writing, working with a CMS and documentation standards (e.g. DITA / XML, S1000D, STE) is a plus.
• Ability to work with high degree of autonomy in a collaborative team environment.
• You are able to lead documentation projects from start to finish.
• Experience with working with international and multi-disciplinary teams.

Royal IHC offers you:

• A gross monthly salary between €3719 and €5177 +8% holiday allowance (based on a fulltime working week).
• Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.
• The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).
• An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.
• Good disability insurance.
• Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.
• Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance.
• A training budget.
• Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).
• € 0,21 per kilometer commuting allowance.
• A profit-sharing scheme. No rights reserved.

About Royal IHC

Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship. Driven by innovation, our dedicated experts provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than vessels, equipment and services. We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and create a platform for a more sustainable performance. As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people. Together, we create the maritime future. In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio.

Do you have questions about Royal IHC careers? Please contact us via: Recruitment@Royalihc.com