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Subject:Job Opportunity From:Jo Anne Poole <poole -at- OCONEE -dot- EM -dot- SLB -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 11 Nov 1996 11:31:22 -0400
Technical Writer
Schlumberger Electricity North America & Gas, a division of Schlumberger Measurements & Systems, is in search of a technical writer with 3-5 years experience in documenting Windows-based Software with an emphasis on developing context-level help files and online manuals.
Responsibilities
The writer will work closely with Marketing and Software Engineers to produce field-level help files using RoboHelp and online user's manuals using FrameMaker and Acrobat Pro. Must be able to work independently from design documents and programmer's notes, as well as troubleshoot context string linking problems. Excellent communication skills required, as well as the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Education
BA/BS in English, Journalism, Technical Communication.
Corporate
The North American Electricity & Gas Division of Schlumberger is a technology-based research and manufacturing division of the Schlumberger Measurement and Systems group. The focus of our business is information technology problem solving for electric utilities. The division offers advanced electricity measurement systems and services to electric utilities in North America and around the world. Product offerings range from the renowned residential standard, the J-Series meter, to the industry's most sophisticated measurement device, the multifunction QUANTUM®; meter. These products and services reflect the innovations and the stability of Schlumberger, the largest manufacturer of water, gas, and electricity meters in the world.
For more information, reference the Measurements & Systems area on the website http://www.slb.com.
Contact
Please email resume/samples to Jo Anne Poole (poole -at- oconee -dot- em -dot- slb -dot- com)
or
fax to 864-638-4950.
Regards,
Jo Anne Poole
Manager, Technical Publications
Schlumberger Electricity
313-B North Highway 11
West Union, SC 29696
864-638-4877
