Intern - Technical Writer Job Details | Umicore

Summary

Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group, focused on developing, producing, and recycling materials for a better life. They are seeking a motivated Technical Writer Intern to assist with developing, revising, and standardizing operational documentation for their manufacturing facility, offering hands-on experience in improving process documentation and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and maintenance activities
• Create and update Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for routine and non-routine tasks
• Assist in developing and improving Safe Work Permit documentation, including:
• Hot Work Permits
• Confined Space Entry Permits
• Lockout/Tagout documentation
• Line Break Permits
• Excavation Permits
• Working at Heights documentation
• Interview operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and supervisors to accurately document work processes
• Observe field activities to ensure procedures reflect actual work practices
• Photograph equipment and work processes for inclusion in technical documentation
• Format documents using company standards and document control requirements
• Ensure documents comply with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and quality requirements
• Maintain document revision history and version control
• Organize electronic files and maintain document libraries
• Participate in safety meetings and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with special projects related to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Skills

• Assist with developing, revising, and standardizing operational documentation for our manufacturing facility
• Develop, revise, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and maintenance activities
• Create and update Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for routine and non-routine tasks
• Assist in developing and improving Safe Work Permit documentation
• Interview operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and supervisors to accurately document work processes
• Observe field activities to ensure procedures reflect actual work practices
• Photograph equipment and work processes for inclusion in technical documentation
• Format documents using company standards and document control requirements
• Ensure documents comply with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and quality requirements
• Maintain document revision history and version control
• Organize electronic files and maintain document libraries
• Participate in safety meetings and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with special projects related to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Technical Communication
• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology
• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety
• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology
• English or Professional Writing with technical writing experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to learn technical processes quickly
• Comfortable working in both office and industrial plant environments
• Ability to organize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Technical writing experience through coursework or previous internships
• Familiarity with OSHA safety concepts
• Experience creating flowcharts or process maps
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or industrial operations
• Experience using Visio or other diagramming software is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Assist with developing, revising, and standardizing operational documentation for our manufacturing facility
• Develop, revise, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and maintenance activities
• Create and update Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for routine and non-routine tasks
• Assist in developing and improving Safe Work Permit documentation
• Interview operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and supervisors to accurately document work processes
• Observe field activities to ensure procedures reflect actual work practices
• Photograph equipment and work processes for inclusion in technical documentation
• Format documents using company standards and document control requirements
• Ensure documents comply with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and quality requirements
• Maintain document revision history and version control
• Organize electronic files and maintain document libraries
• Participate in safety meetings and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with special projects related to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Nice to Haves

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Technical Communication
• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology
• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety
• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology
• English or Professional Writing with technical writing experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to learn technical processes quickly
• Comfortable working in both office and industrial plant environments
• Ability to organize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Technical writing experience through coursework or previous internships
• Familiarity with OSHA safety concepts
• Experience creating flowcharts or process maps
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or industrial operations
• Experience using Visio or other diagramming software is a plus