Breakfix engineer- Aston University Birmingham

Birmingham
2 weeks ago
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PROAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally.

Our immediate requirement is for an experienced  Breakfix Engineer to be a key part of our Birmingham team, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for commissioning, delivery, and execution of new multimedia deployments for the client. The position requires a deep level of technical and operational knowledge, as well as the ability to work and communicate efficiently with minimal oversight. Collaborate with various teams to communicate our operational standards and work in a quality assurance role to ensure requirements are delivered. Travel will be essential for commissioning projects, training onsite staff or end-users, and executing high-level events.

One of many openings available at proAV (who have over 500 team members globally), this position is based within our end user's organisation who continue to invest in state-of-the-art technologies, services, and training.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Commissioning & Breakfix Engineer to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity.

Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a quality assurance approach to system designs, narratives, products and the overall delivery to the user experience.

Develop training curriculum to ensure the end users are comfortable on using room systems

Stage and commission new multimedia deployments using AV9000 methodologies

Work with vendors, engineers and project managers to deliver systems that meet the operational requirements for end users and event technology

Attend project design and programming meetings

Review and redline drawings sets, bill-of-materials, test fits, etc.

Research and recommend new technologies that may fit well into our workflow

Product test new technologies for client environment prior to production

Attend manufacturer trainings, both in-person and remotely, to fully understand new products deployed into our environment

Create and implement training plans for new and existing sites

Provide hands-on-training to AV operators in our production spaces

Oversight and training for the onsite events team to turnover conference rooms at their respective site

Create and revise standards as the environment and show requirements evolve

Travel for staging, commissioning, training, and event support

Travel can include nights, weekends and overtime hours

Project time tracking, reporting and data analytics for dashboards

Responsive communication with management, stakeholders and team members

Event support when available

Desirable skills

A strong understanding of integrated AV systems, including mixers, switchers, routers, DSPs

Preferred CTS and CQT certifications

3-5 years' experience in integrated AV environment

Basic understanding of AV over IP ecosystems

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