Test Program Lead

3 weeks ago


Harris County, United States NES Fircroft Full time
Job Title: Test Program Lead
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Location: Houston, TX USA
Test Program Lead

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the energy industry. Our client, a fast-growing clean energy technology company, has a permanent opportunity for a Test Program Lead to be based in Houston, TX.

Job Overview

We are looking for a dynamic technical leader to serve as the key technical interface, ensuring product validation and test goals are achieved for our organization and will report to the Head of Engineering.  This role will be based out of our La Porte and Houston, Texas sites. Responsibilities & Duties 
Technical foundation & validation
Create the technical processes to build upon, continually supplement, and report our previous and ongoing technology validation pathwayPrioritize and resolve technical challenges associated with scaling and deploying first-of-a-kind technologyEnsure program plans are progressing to deliver on-time and within budget for a set scope of work from program scoping to validation completionIntegrate with Key PartnersLead technical aspects of our joint development program with our integrated energy partnerPartner with strategic suppliers and vendors engineering teams to develop program plans that meet technical, production, and business requirements.Develop plans to balance risks of schedule, cost, and performance with partners while incorporating risk mitigation plans into the ongoing scope of workTranslate product requirements into documented technical requirements for the engineering team, key partners, and suppliersExecute MilestonesLead the engineering team responsible for our licensed technology product design and deployment at utility scale, beginning with our project coming online in 2026.Provide leadership supporting performance, project execution, and program management of assigned work and ensure on-time, on budget fulfillment of engineering commitments in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, industry standards and regulatory agency guidelinesProvide leadership, timely communication, and recommendations on significant risks/ issues or developments to senior leadershipOwn plant technical package creation, configuration control, release, and ongoing improvement and maintenanceScale for Global DeploymentCreate the technical foundation to support the deployment of standard highly-modularized facilitiesBuild a high performing multi-discipline systems engineering and process/ performance-based engineering team located across engineering hubsProvide application engineering support to ensure the build out of a robust backlog of plant license ordersSupport all customer project deployments through phases including feasibility study, FEED’s, and eventual execution with our EPC partners.Ensure engineering and product development processes achieve market facing customer product performance requirements while meeting lifecycle cost requirements.Support sales and operations through the proposal and execution phase in qualifying customer applications, system integration requirements planning, and performance optimization.Collaborate with the Chief Innovation Officer and the R&D engineering team on advanced technologies for future deployment/ growth.Requirements/ QualificationsBS and MS Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)Knowledge of chemicals, power generation, and/or oil & gas industry (15+ years)Strong leadership skills; ability to build, develop and lead high-performing teamsDemonstrated ability to lead a team of highly experienced systems engineers, partners, vendors, and balance multiple demands and priorities (technical and non-technical)Proven ability to think strategically, be creative and move quicklyExperience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design toolsComfortable working in a fast-paced collaborative work cultureTravel required (50%), must be able to commit to domestic and international travel 
Highly Desired Characteristics 
Business Degree, MBA, or advanced degreeExtensive knowledge of power generation and/or oil & gas industry (20+ years)Chemical industry, power generation, Oil & Gas, and/or process industry performance cycle model expertiseExtensive experience taking complex energy systems and industrial products from new product introduction through commercializationProven problem solver, enjoys challenges and deems solving problems a successCurious learner and inspiring leader, someone who can bring a team together under one missionWorking knowledge, skill, and experience using Agile or LEAN, define, measure, analyze, improve, control (DMAIC), design for six sigma (DFSS), design for reliability (DFR), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and design to cost (DTC) 
About our client 

Passionate about making an impact? Our client is driven by their vision of empowering a clean world by globally deploying affordable and reliable zero-emissions energy. They are a well-funded clean energy technology company backed by strategic investors across financial institutions and major oil and energy companies. Their technology delivers clean, reliable, and low-Cost energy.
 
Why work here 
Opportunity to join a nimble but fast-growing clean energy technology developer backed by financial institutions and major oil and energy companiesJoin a company with a mission to address global challenges and create positive changeAbility to create and build out engineering plan while deep diving into unique technologyWork with like minded individuals at the top of their respective fields to collaborate on a unified missionCompetitive compensation packages, benefits, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, maternity/ paternity paid leave, and more 
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-growing clean energy technology licensor. The successful applicant will receive a competitive annual compensation package, annual bonus, strong medical benefits, PTO, holidays, and more. Relocation assistance is also available. For more information on this opportunity or others, please contact Mishu Ventura. 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.


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