Audio Visual Systems Commissioning Specialist

Applied Video Technology•Kimberton, PA

About The Position

About Applied Video Technology, Inc.: Applied Video Technology, Inc. (AVT), headquartered in Kimberton, PA, is a leading integrator of professional audio-visual and broadcast systems. With over 30 years of experience, AVT delivers high-quality AV solutions to clients across education, corporate, government, and house of worship sectors. We are seeking a Systems Commissioning Specialist. The primary role of the Systems Commissioning Specialist is to provide technical commissioning support for AV/IT systems in the field. The areas of expertise are varied and require intermediate, detailed technical knowledge of audiovisual systems including networking, audio and video equipment and the associated software which includes basic level control system program editing with remote assistance. The Systems Commissioning Specialist is responsible for ensuring system functionality requirements are fulfilled per the Final Scope of Work and meets or exceeds the expectations of the customer. The Systems Commissioning Specialist will work closely with the Lead Technician, Project Manager and Programmer to define expected system functionality, ensure system operates as intended, and train the customer at the close of the project.

Requirements

Three years prior experience in AV Integration, Unified Communications and Networking.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with people are essential.
Requires someone with a high attention to detail and extreme sense of urgency.
Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is important.
Standing or sitting for extended periods is common.
Heavy lifting may be required.
Able to understand and utilize architectural or engineering drawings
On site installations can take place out of normal business hours and for days exceeding 8 hours per day.
Some travel is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

CTS or other industry certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide project commissioning support and expertise to the project team utilizing a combined skill set that includes engineering, equipment configuration, programming, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Load test and edit control code and graphical user interface files with remote assistance as needed.
Reviews final scope of work Project Manager to confirm commissioning tasks and functionality to be implemented during close out.
Coordinates with engineering to perform offsite commissioning tasks including but not limited to, loading configuration files to devices (DSP's, control processors, touch panels, etc.), setting device IP addresses/establishing device communication, system testing & validation.
Travels to locations for onsite commissioning as needed.
Coordinates with onsite technicians to perform remote commissioning as needed.
Performs minor system programming and configuration changes required to complete project and fulfill functionality requirements.
Provide systems testing, commissioning, and punch list preparation.
During the job commissioning phase, assist with tasks required for job completion.
Develops a report of final programming, design, implementation materials and labor outside the scope of work (SOW) for change orders.
Assure each system is physically complete in accordance with contract requirements.
Responsible for the accurate mark-up of field documentation, and maintaining and archiving all job-related configuration files, code, graphic touch panel layouts, and programs in a timely manner.
Provides detailed written report at the end of each day to document objectives completed and remaining objective if any to completed later.
Promptly reports any system functionality, scope or design issues discovered with engineering in the lab or in the field to Project Manager and Lead Tech.
Works with project team to resolve issues.
Documents changes to system design or configuration to ensure proper As-Built documentation is available at the close of the project.
Works alongside Project Manager to get timely substantial completion document signed by client.
Train end-user on the use of the system
Performs other project duties as required.
Follow safety standards.