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As we continue to grow across Ireland and North America, clear, accurate, and consistent technical documentation is critical to supporting our engineering, manufacturing, and project delivery teams.\nThrough this role, you will help ensure CEL continues to build on our reputation for manufacturing high-quality switchgear by developing technical documentation that supports product quality, compliance, usability, and consistency across our global operations.\nAbout the Role\nAs part of our continued growth, CEL Critical Power is looking for a detail-driven, technically proficient Technical Writer with a passion for creating clear, concise, and engaging technical content. You will develop and maintain technical manuals, installation guides, operation and maintenance documentation, product specifications, and other technical content supporting our Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams.\nThis is a highly collaborative role, working closely with engineers, project managers, commercial teams, Document Control, Product Management, and global vendors and partners. You will translate complex technical information into clear, accurate, and accessible documentation, ensuring content remains current and reflects product updates, design changes, regulatory requirements, and best practices.\nThe Technical Writer will play a key role in enhancing product usability, maintaining compliance, and establishing consistent technical documentation standards across CEL's global operations.\nWith CEL's continued expansion into North America, this role will also involve collaborating with colleagues across CEL's US manufacturing operations, making familiarity with UL standards, NEC codes, and international electrical industry regulations an advantage.\nRequirements\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Documentation & Content Development\nCreate, edit, and maintain technical manuals, installation guides, operation and maintenance (O&M) documentation, and product specifications for CEL's POD and switchgear solutions.\nDevelop clear, user-friendly content that translates complex technical concepts into accessible, structured documentation.\nEnsure documentation aligns with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, including IEC, UL and NEC, and customer requirements.\nWork with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and project managers to capture the latest product details, best practices, and process improvements.\nCollaborate with CEL's US manufacturing team, international vendors, global partners, and colleagues across North American operations to support international compliance and operational consistency.\nProcess Standardisation & Quality Control\nPartner with Document Control and Product Management to develop and maintain best practices in documentation management.\nMaintain effective revision control, ensuring documentation reflects product updates, design modifications, and regulatory changes.\nDevelop and improve templates, glossaries, and formatting guidelines to ensure technical documentation meets CEL's quality and branding standards.\nSupport the automation and digitalisation of technical documentation, including the use of AI-powered tools and document management systems where appropriate.\nCross-Functional Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing\nWork closely with engineers, project managers, procurement specialists, Document Control, Product Management, and other global teams to gather and validate technical information.\nCreate customer training materials, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides that support the effective use of CEL's power solutions.\nParticipate in technical training sessions and product demonstrations to build in-depth product knowledge and incorporate relevant insights into documentation.\nSkills, Experience & Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Communications, or a related discipline.\n3+ years' experience in technical writing, documentation management, or engineering content development.\nStrong understanding of electrical systems, switchgear, PODs, power distribution, or industrial automation.\nProven ability to write, structure, and edit technical documentation, translating complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content.\nExperience working within manufacturing, engineering, power distribution, or a related technical environment.\nProficiency with document management systems, version control tools, and digital content creation platforms.\nAbility to streamline and standardise documentation processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation across multiple projects.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nHigh attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and compliance.\nComfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously\nDesirable\nFamiliarity with technical standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices, particularly IEC, UL, and NEC requirements.\nExperience with technical illustrations, schematics, and product diagrams.\nExperience creating customer training materials, user guides, FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and operational documentation.\nExperience collaborating with international teams, vendors, or manufacturing operations.\nExperience supporting the automation or digitalisation of technical documentation processes.\nBenefits\nWhy Join CEL Critical Power?\nJoin a Trusted Industry Leader - 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