Test Engineer

locations Cheshire GBR, Moor Row, Banna Court Westlakes S&T Park, Cumbria

time type Full time

posted on Posted Yesterday

job requisition id R2085675

Title:

OVERVIEW

The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model was mobilised in 2019 with the purpose of transforming major project delivery at the Sellafield nuclear site.

The partnership brings together KBR, Jacobs, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Altrad Babcock and Sellafield Ltd to deliver a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

In delivering its pipeline of large-scale infrastructure projects, PPP is creating opportunities for its people, supply chain, economy and communities.

KBR’s rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes.

KBR was recently named a “Great Place to Work-Certified” company in 2023, an honour that underscores the company’s commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters.

Location: Warrington / Cumbria, 2 / 3 days per week on site with travel to opposite site potentially once per month

Job Description: The role is part of the PPP support to the Digital Asset Management (DAM) programme within Sellafield. The PPP support to DAM is an integrated project team with members from PPP and Sellafield’s asset management capability.

The DAM programme is a site wide delivery improvement programme supporting Sellafield’s improvement requirements, the programme aims to address a number of issues with Sellafield’s asset management arrangements with a targeted outcome of: “An integrated information line of sight from the asset through to the enterprise that integrates activities across the asset lifecycle, removes the burden of paper-based work processes from our teams and engages everyone in the use of modern digital technologies to inform decision making”

Role Responsibilities:

The Test Engineer will be responsible for the testing of the project solution, including the production of any related documentation and the management of the tests.

• Develop test strategy for workflow deployment using Intelligent Business Process management tools.

• Construct Test Plans for workflow deployment using Intelligent Business Process management tools, including integration with other data sources and applications.

• Develop sentencing criteria.

• Produce test scripts for unit test, integration test, infrastructure test, system test.

• Manage or undertake unit test, integration test, infrastructure test, system test.

• Manage User Acceptance Test (UAT).

• Manage Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

• Set templates for, draft and or review test reports.

Specific: 

The Test Engineers works closely within the PPP Digital Delivery Team, Sellafield’s Asset Management Capability & ISO, and other stakeholders to ensure that all requirements for testing are understood, the testing designed in line with the requirements, testing carried our appropriately, and all related documentation is produced in a timely fit-for-purpose fashion.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience of projects within the Civil Nuclear Sector.

• Experience of functional and non-functional testing.

• Experience of testing / verification and validation (V&V) with the systems engineering V Model methodology.

• Hybrid waterfall and agile delivery projects.

• Support the engagement-with and contribute to the work of cross-functional teams to ensure that customer and user needs are being met throughout the deliverable/scope of work.

• Presentation of complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences when engaging with colleagues, users/customers, suppliers and partners.

• Application of creative or innovative thinking and design practises in identifying solutions that will deliver value for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.

• Be able to work with minimal levels of supervision.

• Experience sharing knowledge and experience in own specialism to help others.

• Proven ability to collaborate with team members and a wide range of people.

• Demonstrates good organisational skills giving the ability to deliver to timeframes and estimates.

• Demonstrates good written, oral, comprehension and presentational skills.

• Hold or be capable of obtaining government clearance (SC/SL – Nuclear).

• Experience in projects to capture, optimisation, leaning and deployment of asset management.

• Experience of project at or for Sellafield Ltd

• Experience of working with Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Decommissioning Agency, or similar.

• Support the facilitation of collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives.

• Support the management of organisations, customers, suppliers, partners and peers

◦ Delivery with agile methods, such as SCRUM, and a DevOps environment.

◦ Technical projects including Complex data environments. systems integration. business process management. Information security. architectural frameworks.

Behaviours:

• Detail Oriented

• Communicator and Collaborator

• Empathetic and Considerate

• Adaptable to Change

Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship. We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. 

#LI-JI1 #LI-HYBRID

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position.

KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.