Job Description
Job Title: Test Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Zip Code: 77079
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: Up to $66.00/hr DoE
Keywords: #TestEngineer #TXjobs
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Net Power is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead the day-to-day testing operations at our La Porte demonstration facility, reporting to our Head of Test Engineering. You will help the company and our partners demonstrate our clean energy cycle to the world by leading the validation of our technology in collaboration with our partners. You"ll be responsible for planning and executing test campaigns, ensuring test objectives are met while overseeing the health and integrity of our one-of-a-kind facility. If you thrive in a hands-on, dynamic environment and have a passion for making things happen, this role is for you.
This position will be based at our demonstration facility in La Porte, TX.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead Test Execution
- Own the daily planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of system and component tests at Net Power"s La Porte Demonstration Facility.
- Lead and communicate with precision to meet testing milestones, collaborating across engineering disciplines, project management and support staff, key partners, and the operations and maintenance staff running the facility.
- Translate and prioritize product and system test objectives into actionable test plans, schedules, and procedures for engineers and operators.
- Aggregate and coordinate tests across partners, vendors, and Net Power needs to meet program priorities.
Drive Continuous Improvement
- Develop and refine test procedures given lessons learned or as systems are added and upgraded in the facility.
- Review designs and oversee modifications to the facility to ensure fit-for-purpose; documenting as-built configurations.
- Work with design and O&M team to understand health of components, how that might influence facility operations, and determine when components must be replaced, updated, or modified to minimize downtime and ensure value of test data.
Ensure Safety and Sound Decision-making
- Act as technical authority in the control room to ensure safety (personnel and facility), data integrity, and alignment with test goals.
- Rapidly assess and respond to anomalies and faults, balancing risk, safety, and test priorities.
- Lead anomaly and fault investigations, drive to root cause and implement corrective actions.
Software/Tools Used:
- Plus, to Have: Process Modeling Software (Aspen) - must read a file & work with process team
- CAD software: CATIA, TeamCenter or CREO - autocad is ok but they prefer the first 3.
- Controls experience or controls software experience (is a plus) - Emmerson or National Instruments (Labview)
- No windchill requirement but nice to have
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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