Paragone Solutions, Inc. is looking for a remote technical writer/editor to support our hazard assessment team. This could also be a full-time position for a junior safety engineer that has exceptional written skills and is also willing to assist senior safety engineers conduct on-site hazard assessments at airports nationwide.

VERY EXTENSIVE MS WORD SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, ESPECIALLY THE USE OF STYLE SHEETS, COMPLEX SECTION BREAKS, AND PICTURE FORMATTING WITH A DOCUMENT! MS WORD SKILLS TEST REQUIRED.

Responsibilities:

• Edits technical reports written/drafted by senior safety engineers.
• Ensure pictures and the associated references are clear, concise, and aligned.
• Conduct extensive formatting of very complex MS Word documents ensuring reports are consistently and appropriately formatted.
• Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
• Responsible for quality control of technical reports.
• Prepare a formal hazard analysis report for each site or operation assessed summarizing the survey and monitoring data, findings, trends, recommendations, corrective actions, risk assessment, and lessons learned.
• Ensure finished products convey intended messages clearly, accurately, and succinctly reflecting technical SME level of understanding of the subject.
• Conduct technical editor reviews to ensure consistency of expression, logical organization and development, readability, and conformity of grammar and style to publication standards.
• Coordinate changes with assessors, providing editorial advice and guidance, and assist in verifying facts and content when necessary or directed.
• The technical reports will be summarizing hazard assessments. Basic knowledge/understanding of the following concepts is preferred:
  • Chemistry, acids, bases and solvents, flammable liquids, gases, cryogenics.
  • Hazardous materials and hazardous wastes classification, storage, and disposal.
  • Fire triangle, properties of combustion, flammability, a basic understanding of Fire Protection Engineering (i.e., sprinkler density, Heat detection, water hydrology basics only, basics of PIV, FDC, Risers, Inspectors Valve), extinguisher types and systems, building construction, occupancy ratings.
  • Facility and Building - basic understanding of facilities and building operations, HVAC, some construction, and contractor experience useful.
  • Familiarity with general aviation principles.
  • Experience in and knowledge of TSA Regulations
  • Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical communications, or equivalent experience
• Two to five years of recent experience in the writing of technical documents
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office and solid skills with MS Suite
• Expert knowledge of the English language, including grammar punctuation and spelling

Paragone Solutions, Inc. is a boutique provider of services to the Department of Defense. We are a process-oriented (i.e. ISO 9001 certified) services company that provides cybersecurity, IT training, and industrial health/occupational safety support services. Founded in 2008, we are a certified woman-owned small business and a SBA certified 8(a) firm. Paragone offers competitive salaries and a relaxed, life-friendly work environment.

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