Systems Test Specialist Jobs

Location: Burnaby, BC - Hybrid

Contract Duration: 6-12 months with a possibility of extension

Job Title: IVVQ Specialist

General Mission

Participates in System Design to develop requirements that can be practically validated and defines the methods of validation. Prepares test plans, procedures and reports to validate specified requirements. Performs tests in-plant and at project sites in accordance with these test plans and procedures. Plans and estimates Project V&V work.

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

Key Accountabilities

• Participates in system development through participation in system design, R&D, marketing proposal and demonstration activities
• Prepares test reports which record the pass, fail status of planned tests and identify problems detected during the tests
• Prepares test automation scripts
• Creates accurate and concise test procedures
• Performs commissioning tests in plant and at project sites
• Conducts test execution within the laboratory and field environment, travel is required for site activities
• Adheres to the company processes
• Performs the independent review of test results
• Develops test cases including operational and stress-test (bust-it) scenarios
• Assists in the development of V&V schedules and budgets and associated progress reporting
• Performs analysis of system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods, and test cases
• Consistently recognises and reports anomalous system behaviour and document the behaviour into the problem tracking system
• Performs integration and test activities in-house and at project sites to mitigate the key project commissioning risks
• Participates in marketing activity by estimating new project work costs, drafting proposed commissioning and cut over plans and responding to project RFQs.
• Develops product knowledge through formal and informal training, OJT, and self-study
• Investigates test anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and interaction with development departments
• Participates in resolving integration issue, problem identification, analysis and rectification of anomalies
• Participates in planning, including participation in the preparation of V&V test plans
• Communicates test observation and results in both oral and written media to engineering staff, superiors and customers
• Conducts requirement analysis, compliance mapping, and integration/test programme risk analysis
• Prepares problem reports in the defect tracking system describing test failures and defects

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A.Sc Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent