Document Author

Role - Document Author
Location - Somerset
Pay rate - 125 - 140 per day
Hours - Full time Hybrid working available (3 days working in the office is needed)

About the role

Our Client Site is one of four EPR Technology Power Stations and has close links to EDF's Energy's existing nuclear business. As part of the development of the HPC Strategy it is important that we embedded the lessons learned from the other EPR Technology Power Stations and EDF's Energy's existing nuclear business.
The role is based within the Operational Capability programme, part of Pre-Operations function, which is a part of the client's project. The role of the pre-operations function is to ensure that the future operating organisation, including people, working arrangements, equipment, facilities, and documents are ready for when Hinkley Point C starts generating electricity. The pre-operations' function is split into four different areas at present, led by a Programme Manager.
These programmes are:

• Operate the Plant (i.e., control room operations, plant operating instructions)
• Asset management (i.e., engineering, maintenance, work management)
• Technical and Safety (i.e., chemistry, environment, radiological protection)
• Operational Capability (i.e., training development, resources)

Principal Accountabilities

• Writing, editing and proofreading text.
• Collating and verifying information.
• Copying text from multiple sources into a single document.
• Creating and editing pictures and diagrams.
• Using a variety of software applications to present the information.
• Work with translator services.
• Check written documents for the following;
  • Compliance with writer's guide
  • Process / procedure / other documentation interfaces
  • If multiple levels of Quality checks are needed

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• Experience in the preparation and formatting of documents, containing a blend of media for example; text, diagrams, Images tables, etc.
• Experience using Word, Excel and Visio
• Knowledge of Error reduction techniques
• Ability to work as a self-motivated and proactive individual

Desirable

• Knowledge of Information Security Classification
• Knowledge of Information Security Management
• Knowledge of Records Management
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• GCSE/National Qualification standards (or equivalent), qualifications that include "c" and above grade passes in English and Mathematics will have an advantage.
• Experience using human performance error prevention tools.
• Experience of document and record management

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Management System
• Experience of working within a project organisation
• An awareness of technical French and conversational level of spoken French language

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• A proactive analytical thinker with an ability to work with minimal supervision and on their own initiative
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.