French Technical Writer

Purpose of the Job:

Writing and/or Technical Translation of the Documents for Train Operation and Maintenance in FRENCH Language.

French Requirement:

French language proficiency - B2 level & above required

Organization Structure:

Reports to: ISR Documentation Domain Lead

Direct Reports: Authoring Writers. Illustrators.

Other Reporting (if any): ISR COE

Role & responsibilities in French:

• The QCD of the maintenance Documentation Project.
• Production of the Maintenance Documentation with respect of objective defined in the Documentation management PLAN or ISR Management PLAN.
• Capitalization of data and all input related to the maintenance Documentation in central ISR repository (ILS PDM)
• Define and implement organization and key processes, to provide the best quality of the documentation which must be delivered with respect to QCD targets and ISR Management PLAN objective.
• Ensure that Maintenance Documentation is published using Alstom standard Method &Tools standard (Electronic Catalogue)
• Assures efficient parts codification in line with Platform rules: materials identification, codification process, interfaces with Alstom systems, quality and normative requirements.
• Manage Partner involved in authoring activities.
• Ensure REX (feedback) is collected and considered for reusability.
• Manage relationship with LSA Manager for production of maintenance documentation on element candidate to maintenance activities.
• Ensure Documentation database (ILS PDM) is defined and completed correctly

Preferred candidate profile

• Mandatory: Engineering University Degree or equivalent

• Desirable: Maintenance Documentation specialization

• Experience of 6-8 years in French technical writing and translation
• Should have excellent communication skills in written & oral in French andEnglish languages to work closely with French speaking stakeholders to research and understand technical information about the product to write/revise technical manuals for Train maintenance.
• Experience in Technical documentation in preparing the content and Illustration for Operation and Maintenance manuals, Parts Catalogue, etc both in French as well as in English.
• Exposure to Technical documentation standards such as S1000D, STE would be an added advantage.
• Experience to work in Arbor text editor, Trados, Memoq & any translation tools, Adobe Illustrator, Isodraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Frame maker and CAD tools is preferred.
• Experience with Rail/Transportation domain is preferable.
• To meet the documentation deliverables on time with good quality.
• Should work as an author and Illustrator as and when required.
• To meet the deliverables as per the contract requirements.
• To coordinate the documentation management activities.
• To interface with various stake holders as per the project requirements.

Competencies & Skills:

• English and French Fluent Good Level
• Standard knowledge of the main ISR Elements applicable to Rail road equipment (RAMS, LORA, RCM, LCC)
• Communication skills
• Technically competent
• Solid decision making and critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Strong team player