Role Description
We are seeking a Technical Editor, Safety Basis to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico and has been approved for work in a remote capacity.
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Support the development, review, and maintenance of Safety Basis documentation for nuclear and high-hazard facilities.
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Edit, format, and quality-check technical and regulatory documents, including:
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Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs)
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Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)
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Hazard Analyses
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Supporting calculations
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Safety Evaluation Reports
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Change packages
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Ensure documentation complies with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site-specific requirements, including DOE O 420.1 and 10 CFR 830.
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Improve clarity, organization, consistency, and readability of highly technical material without changing technical intent.
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Apply and enforce document standards, templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements.
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Collaborate with authors, engineers, nuclear safety analysts, and subject matter experts to resolve comments and improve document quality.
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Support internal reviews, audits, and readiness activities by preparing documents for approval and submittal.
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Track revisions, manage comment resolution, and maintain version control.
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Work closely with technical SMEs in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment.
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Learn and understand complex technical subject matter.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs Degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or a physical/social science and 6+ years of relevant experience.
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Demonstrated experience editing technical, engineering, nuclear, or regulatory documentation.
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Strong command of grammar, technical writing style, document structure, and consistency.
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Experience working with subject matter experts in highly regulated environments.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word and document control tools.
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Exceptional attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple documents, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
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Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated and compliance-driven environment.
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Ability to quickly learn complex technical subject matter.
Requirements
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Citizenship β To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
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Clearance β To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Benefits
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Competitive Salary
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options)
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Paid Holidays
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Life Insurance
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Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan