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Test Automation Analyst: Houston, TXTest Automation Analyst: Houston, TX

Do you have the desire to work for a company recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the TOP 20 Best Places to Work?  If you are a software test analyst with proven test automation experience, Smith & Burgess is looking for an experienced Test Automation Analyst to join their Software Development team.  We have an immediate need for this role on our team to help implement an automation environment, create and maintain scripts, and execute and review the results.  This will apply for our current and future web applications that enable our users to do analytics of data and produce reports for our clients.

A Successful Candidate Will Be Able To:

• Work independently or as part of a team in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors with concerns of issues encountered during the testing cycle.
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Participate in manual/functional testing as needed.
• Follow proper change control and configuration management procedures.
• Provide valuable suggestions on best practices for test coverage using automated test scripts.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field, or comparable work experience in software development.
• Experience in setting up and implementing the overall Test Automation environment (server, tools, etc.) Experience with Selenium preferred.
• 3 - 5+ years creating, maintaining and executing test scripts. (Experience using C# a plus.)
• Experience using SQL databases for data manipulation and validation.
• Experience using IE and Chrome for web application development.
• Experience working in an Agile development process.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good analytical and data analysis skills.

Also Helpful:

• Experience automating routine tasks using PowerShell.
• Experience working with Javascript.
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio Online (VSO) for application source code reference.

About Smith & Burgess:

Smith & Burgess is a Process Safety Management engineering consulting firm headquartered in Northwest Houston, Texas.  Founded in 2007, we use our engineering expertise coupled with technology to deliver innovative solutions and guide our clients towards sound and measurable resolutions ensuring their facilities operate in a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient manner.

We have a GREAT CULTURE and offer an excellent benefits package including flexible work schedule, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, life/accident insurance, and short/long-term disability.

 ***Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.***

Disclaimer:

Smith & Burgess does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a current year written agreement in place for permanent placements. Any resume or other candidate information submitted outside of established candidate submission guidelines (including through our website or via email to any Smith & Burgess employee) and without a written agreement otherwise will be deemed to be our sole property, and no fee will be paid should we hire the candidate.

Process Safety Consultant: Houston, TXProcess Safety Consultant: Houston, TX

Job Description:

The primary job of the Process Engineer / Safety Consultant is to systematically identify hazards and weaknesses in a facility Process Safety Management program, specifically within the relief and flare systems design or documentation. If hazards exist, the Consultant will work with all stakeholders to implement changes to design, procedures, and cultures to ensure that issues are resolved.

Specific Accountabilities Include:

• Identifying and quantifying overpressure scenario relief rate requirements and evaluating relief systems capacities.
• Verifying the adequacy of relief/flare system design and installation.
• Remaining abreast of changes in regulatory bodies (API, ASME, 29 CFR 1910.119, etc.) and serving as a subject matter experts for our clients.
• Generating and confirming process design bases.
• Auditing PSM programs, identifying deficiencies and possible resolutions.
• Providing expertise to support clients in their understanding and management of the 14 elements of Process Safety Management.
• Generating and confirming process design basis. 

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in relief and flare system analysis and design preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

GREAT CULTURE and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/accident insurance, short/long term disability, paid vacation and holidays, 401k and alternative work schedule options.

 ***Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.***

Disclaimer:

Smith & Burgess does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a current year written agreement in place for permanent placements. Any resume or other candidate information submitted outside of established candidate submission guidelines (including through our website or via email to any Smith & Burgess employee) and without a written agreement otherwise will be deemed to be our sole property, and no fee will be paid should we hire the candidate.