Technical Writing Lead
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1The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the worlds current and future energy one of the leading energy providers worldwide Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas manufacturing of transportation fuels lubricants petrochemicals and additives and the development of enabling technologies.
Chevrons vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people partnerships and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable reliable ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the worlds growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.
About the position
Chevron ENGINE has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writing Lead to join the Engineering Services team. Reporting to the Information Management Team Lead this role will be based in Chevrons office in Bengaluru.
The Technical Writing Lead is part of the Engineering Services team within Chevrons ENGINE center. This role provides day-to-day leadership for a team of Technical Writers responsible for developing and maintaining critical operating documentation for oil and gas facilities. This team ensures procedures work instructions manuals and related technical controls are accurate current and usable for the intended audience while meeting applicable company standards regulatory requirements and Operational Excellence expectations. The Technical Writing Lead partners closely with Operations Maintenance Engineering and HSE subject matter experts to translate complex technical information into clear consistent documentation and to ensure changes from risk reviews and management-of-change activities are captured reviewed and implemented.
Chevron ENGINE supports global operations and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Lead coach and develop a team of Technical Writers; set clear expectations for quality timeliness and stakeholder engagement.
- Plan prioritize and assign work across competing requests; manage workload bottlenecks and delivery commitments.
- Oversee development revision and maintenance of operating procedures work instructions operating manuals process/equipment manuals and other operational documentation (e.g. HSE and process safety content as applicable).
- Facilitate effective collaboration with Operations Maintenance Engineering and HSE SMEs to gather inputs validate technical accuracy and confirm end-user usability.
- Ensure documentation is fit-for-purpose for the intended audience (clarity structure readability and correct level of detail) including application of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles where required.
- Ensure changes from management-of-change activities and risk reviews (e.g. hazard reviews) are appropriately captured assessed for documentation impact and incorporated into affected documents.
- Establish and enforce documentation standards (templates style guidance controlled terminology) including consistent formatting versioning and approval workflows.
- Maintain document control discipline: revision history traceability approvals distribution and archival in the designated document management system.
- Monitor and report performance metrics (e.g. validation/periodic review timeliness cycle time backlog); identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve document quality.
- Provide training and guidance to Technical Writers and stakeholders on documentation expectations workflows and tool usage.
- Support audits and reviews by producing required documentation evidence and driving closure of documentation-related findings/actions.
About you
We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.
To be considered for this role applicants should have:
- Degree in engineering technical communication or a related discipline or equivalent work experience in an industrial operating environment (including relevant trade/craft background).
- Demonstrated experience creating editing and maintaining technical procedures and controlled documentation used by operations maintenance and/or laboratory personnel.
- Proven capability to lead through influence and coordinate work across cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- Strong command of written English including the ability to draft edit and quality-check complex technical content for accuracy and usability.
- Working knowledge of documentation lifecycle practices (authoring review approval publishing revision control and periodic validation).
- Proficiency with common documentation tools such as Microsoft Word and collaboration/document control platforms (e.g. SharePoint or equivalent) and PDF editing software.
- 10 years of experience leading a technical writing team supporting a complex processing facility (e.g. LNG refining petrochemicals offshore production or similar).
- Experience developing or governing HSE and process safety documentation including incorporation of outcomes from risk reviews and change management activities.
- Demonstrated experience applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to procedure design and continuous improvement.
- Experience with digital/smart procedure platforms and workflow-based request management tools.
- Strong facilitation skills (workshops procedure walk-throughs and structured reviews with SMEs and end users).
What we can offer you
Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment toThe Chevron Way.
Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.
- Join a workplace where innovation collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
- Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus well-being and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
- Grow through structured learning mentorship and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevrons values and business priorities.
- Access comprehensive benefits that support your health well-being and work-life balance.
- Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.
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Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.