Holtec International, a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for the Nuclear, Solar,
Geothermal and Fossil Power Generation sectors of the energy industry, is seeking to add a Technical Writer to their Site Technical Services engineering team.
The Technical Writer will have the primary responsibilities to:
- Coordinate and perform procedure, specification, and operation and maintenance manual writing assignments to fulfill project requirements and achieve target dates
- Conduct equipment drawing reviews for functionality and operability requirements with the purpose of preparing and/or revising operating procedures and equipment operations and maintenance manuals, accordingly
- Write, revise, and review design and purchasing specifications for systems, structures, and components
- Review design concept drawings and detailed fabrication drawings for equipment using input from various technical disciplines to ensure consistency with operating conditions
- Write, revise, and review operating and maintenance procedures per administrative requirements in the areas of Dry Cask Storage Loading, Dry Cask Storage Facility Construction, Holtec Training Center Operations, and our Field Safety Program
- Modify existing procedures at Clients’ Plants for incorporation of new requirements pursuant to the Design Change Process and the regulatory requirements of 10 CFR72.48 and 10 CFR50.59
- Write, revise, and review fabrication procedures and factory and site acceptance test procedures.
- Determine effective implementation methods and strategies based on benefits, risks, and cost
- Maintain files and records of the research and final documentation, including any technical basis and calculations that support procedure writing efforts
- Review design and procedure change requests for suitability and provide feedback as necessary
- Facilitate procedure changes and assist plant personnel in the use and interpretation of procedures and general knowledge of equipment
- Perform independent technical reviews of procedures if qualified and as directed by management
- Participate in project and/or schedule development to coordinate and integrate procedure support with activities of other site organizations
Holtec International has a worldwide business presence with headquarters located in Camden, New Jersey, directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, PA.
Requirements
All candidates MUST possess the following:
- Prefer degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline, but not required. Relevant experience will be considered.
- Prefer Nuclear Experience, but not required
- Experience in technical writing including system operating procedures, fabrication procedures, maintenance procedures, design and purchasing specifications
- Ability to travel on an as-needed basis
- Excellent attention to detail and capable of producing error-free documents
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent math, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Basic knowledge of engineering design practices and principles (e.g., interference checks, tolerance stack-ups, fits, GD&T, rigging practices)
- Experience working with engineers and fabricators to develop fabrication, operating, and maintenance procedures
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work in a timely fashion with minimal supervision
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline; relevant experience may be considered
- Nuclear industry experience
- Technical writing experience, including system operating, fabrication, maintenance procedures, and design and purchasing specifications
- Ability to travel as needed
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce error-free documents
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Basic knowledge of engineering design practices and principles, including interference checks, tolerance stack-ups, fits, GD&T, and rigging practices
- Experience working with engineers and fabricators to develop fabrication, operating, and maintenance procedures
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and complete work promptly with minimal supervision
Holtec International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Holtec International and has not been reviewed or approved by Holtec International.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in several skilled hourly and some engineering roles, with opportunities in certain positions to increase earnings through overtime. Role and location combinations at times sit well above entry-level ranges.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as solid and affordable, with indications of stable premium costs and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision offerings. The on‑paper plan design aligns with mid‑market peers and is often viewed as good to decent.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently highlighted and characterized as a solid component of total rewards. This element helps anchor a competitive core benefits package.
Holtec International Insights
What We Do
Holtec International is a global turnkey supplier of equipment and services for the Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Fossil Power Generation sectors of the energy and petrochemical industry. As a fully integrated supplier, Holtec possesses in-house capabilities to design, engineer, analyze, construct, license, and deploy the technologies offered by the company; this includes technologies to manage used nuclear fuel and waste discharged from nuclear reactors and wet and dry (air cooled) heat transfer equipment for commercial power plants. Holtec is also developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), which will provide for modular, distributed, carbon-free, base-load energy. Holtec International’s industrial activities are principally focused on six continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, China, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico, the United States and Brazil are among the countries where Holtec International has provided significant goods and services. The domestic market in the United States, however, has been the catalyst for Holtec’s technical innovations in its fields of endeavor, which the company has successfully parlayed into business successes in overseas markets. Over 70% of Holtec’s output is consumed by the domestic power industry; the balance is destined for foreign markets. Holtec’s corporate moorings are firmly and deeply anchored in the power industry: Over 150 power generation stations in the U.S., including over 80 commercial nuclear power plants, have been Holtec customers over the past two decades. Holtec International has a long and excellent reputation for honesty and integrity in business dealings. This reputation is a priceless asset which must be safeguarded continually by all Holtec employees. To succeed, Holttec must have the trust and confidence of its customers, subcontractors, suppliers, fellow associates and the public. Maintaining an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of business ethics and conduct is crucial to Holtec’s future.
