Technical Writer for Industrial Equipment Documentation

Job ID: 40302772

Budget: $50 – $0 AUD

Senior Technical Writer – Mining / Industrial Equipment Documentation (Rio Tinto Projects)

We are seeking a highly experienced technical writer to support documentation for industrial equipment supplied to Tier-1 mining clients including Rio Tinto.

This role involves preparing professional, client-ready documentation packages for engineered equipment used in mining, construction, and remote power applications.

The ideal candidate has previous experience preparing technical documentation for engineering equipment supplied to mining companies or EPC contractors.



Scope of Work

You will work alongside our engineering and project teams to produce structured documentation including:
• Operations & Maintenance Manuals
• Manufacturer Data Reports (MDRs)
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Commissioning and Handover Documentation
• Technical Equipment Manuals
• Compliance Documentation
• Technical Datasheets and Product Guides



Equipment Covered

The documentation will relate to equipment such as:
• Diesel generators
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Hybrid power systems
• Industrial electrical equipment
• Custom engineered and manufactured power systems and integrated energy solutions



Key Requirements

We are specifically looking for someone who has experience with:
• Technical documentation for industrial or engineered equipment
• Mining or heavy industry projects
• MDR compilation and document registers
• Client submission documentation for Tier-1 mining companies
• Working with engineering specifications, drawings, and technical standards
• Documentation prepared for Rio Tinto, BHP, Fortescue or EPC contractors

Experience with quality documentation systems and document control processes is highly desirable.



Deliverables

The successful freelancer will help produce:
• Professionally structured O&M manuals
• Complete MDR submission packages
• Well-formatted technical manuals
• Documentation suitable for submission to Tier-1 mining clients

All documentation must meet the professional standards expected in the mining industry.



Engagement Details
• Initial engagement for a documentation package currently in progress
• Potential for ongoing work across multiple projects
• Remote work acceptable
• Access to engineering information, drawings, and templates will be provided



About Us

We are an Australian company supplying power generation, battery energy storage systems, and hybrid power solutions to the mining and construction industries across Australia.

If you have experience producing engineering documentation for mining equipment or industrial projects, we would like to hear from you.