Position Description:
Purpose
Test Conductor 1 shall be responsible for conducting vehicle level tests and reporting results. Test Conductor will lead a team to execute field tests and troubleshoot issues.
Essential Functions*
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Learn customer test objectives, ensure test objectives are well defined, and communicate objectives to test team
- Lead a team of vehicle operators and test assistants to safely execute field tests and ensure test objectives are achieved
- Programing and operation of Guided Soft Targets and other collision avoidance test equipment
- Basic troubleshooting of hardware, software, car, test execution issues and escalate accordingly
- Communicate test progress and status
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Escalate all safety concerns
- TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.
**Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)
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Travel to off-site customers and test locations.
- Analyze test and scenario data once tests are complete.
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Communicate test plans, proposals, non-conformances, and project status to internal and external customers.
- Assist test engineers and technical operations in accomplishing project tasks
- Make technical decisions with assistance.
- Present proposals and report test results before customer representatives.
- Support the program planning, logistics, and scheduling processes as required to enable effective and efficient system test and integration.
- Identify and implement improvements to existing workflows and test procedures.
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Maintain dashboards to display results and status.
- Generate and present concise test reports highlighting areas of strength and weakness.
- Support TRC Inc.’s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts.
Qualifications
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Associate’s degree or equivalent technical experience is required.
- Basic understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
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General knowledge of computers including word processing and data analysis software.
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Ability to write technical reports.
- Basic project management skills.
- Flexibility with work hours during busy test periods.
- Ability to work overtime is required.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to travel (20%) is required.
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Ability to complete and pass all internal, position specific job and safety trainings required.
- Valid state DMV issued or valid foreign country issued driver’s license.
Working Conditions
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Standard office, climate-controlled environment.
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May be exposed to temperatures below 0°F and 95°F.
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May be exposed to inclement weather.
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May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Must be able to remain in stationary position for an extended period of time.
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Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
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Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers.
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Capable of positioning oneself into bending, stretching, climbing or awkward positions.
