I am engineer by education, technical writer by trade. I love researching and understanding complex technical subjects and converting that information into clear and useable language.…

Paul Vajda

I am engineer by education, technical writer by trade. I love researching and understanding complex technical subjects and converting that information into clear and useable language.…

Available to hire

I am engineer by education, technical writer by trade. I love researching and understanding complex technical subjects and converting that information into clear and useable language.

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Writer at GTE Group
October 26, 2021 - Present
Created Scope of Work documents detailing mobile technology systems installations on mobile mining machines for all five BHP mine sites. Authored work instructions for replacing and calibrating safety devices on BHP shiploaders, and for function and operation testing safety devices on all eight shiploaders. Managed document control activities including searches, ownership requests, review sign-off, and transmittals, and coordinated project schedule deliverables for documentation.
Technical Writer at Chevron Australia
July 26, 2019 - March 31, 2021
Created work instructions for network analysts to uphold the functional integrity, security and serviceability of Chevron Australia’s Layer 3.5 network. Gained experience with DevOps and SCRUM to manage tasks. Structured OneNote work instructions for rapid deployment and created an operations procedure manual referencing all relevant instructions for daily tasks.
Technical Writer at FLSmidth
March 26, 2018 - March 29, 2019
Created mechanical and electrical maintenance manuals for Stacker, Reclaimer and Shiploader heavy mining machinery as part of the Amrun project. Compiled Vendor Equipment Manuals and developed maintenance methodologies for replacing critical mechanical and electrical parts in the Stacker, Reclaimer and Shiploader.
Technical Writer at DTN (Previously Schneider Electric)
April 1, 2007 - January 1, 2018
Created technical manuals for electronic and software products, quick guides for product setup and connection, and electronic product assembly manuals. Developed system FAT and SAT procedures, safety requirement documentation for aviation, tender documentation, and technical cable drawings. Handled document printing, organization and presentation.
Technical Writer at Computronics Holdings / Farmscan AG
July 1, 1999 - September 1, 2005
Created user manuals for electronic and software products, product test procedures, and conducted product testing with design engineers. Produced artwork for brochures and presentations, product build instructions and drawings, mechanical drawings for metalwork, electrical wiring harness drawings for manufacture, and ordered parts for R&D prototypes.

Education

BE (Honours) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Western Australia
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
BSc – Physics at University of Western Australia
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate