Field Engineer - Commercial Audiovisual

Lumibuild•Emeryville, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lumibuild as an AV Technician II, you will be responsible for the overall quality of projects delivered to clients. This includes guiding installers, physically installing AV equipment, and properly configuring AV systems. On many projects you will function as the lead technician onsite. You will work closely with Engineering and Technical Project managers to maintain standards, stay on schedule, and mentor lower level technicians. You will also be accountable for commissioning AV systems and documenting the process. The goal for each project is to ensure that clients receive awesome, complete, and functional AV spaces. As a Tech II, you will also be able to diagnose and troubleshoot pre-existing systems for all types of post-integration support.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Minimum 2 years experience in commercial AV field
Intermediate knowledge of audio and video components, signal types, cables
Proficiency in soldering, crimping and compression terminations
Understanding of wire pull techniques and the concept of conduit fill capacity
Demonstrated familiarity with major manufacturers and major product lines.
Basic understanding of networking: IP addressing, MAC address, network hardware such as routers and switches
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of control systems and commonly controlled devices.
Understands the concept of audio signal levels
Strong troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated consistency, efficiency, and accuracy in all termination methods
Understands concept of projector throw distance and the relationship between it and the projected image size
Understands the difference between series and parallel circuits
Mid-level rack fabrication skills
Understanding of rack cooling
Understanding of the implications of equipment placement in a rack as it relates to cooling and equipment performance (for example wireless equipment)
Understanding of signal segregation
Demonstrated experience with on-site safety procedures
Understanding the concept of the grading system for fasteners, for example: SAE-2, SAE-5, and SAE-8 or ISO 8.8
Understand concept of a fire wall, and the impact of a fire walls to installation tasks
OSHA: “The Human Element: How you affect safety”
Egress and emergency action plans
Scaffolding safety
Punctuality
Drive to follow through completion of projects and technical issues
Acts and communicates in a professional manner concisely and timely
Works without supervision
Helps train entry-level technicians
Self starter that proactively takes on tasks
Professional appearance

Nice To Haves

CTS Certification
Basic IT networking knowledge
Completion of scissor lift certification
Completion of boom lift certification
OSHA 10 Certification

Responsibilities

Guiding installers
Physically installing AV equipment
Properly configuring AV systems
Functioning as the lead technician onsite
Working closely with Engineering and Technical Project managers to maintain standards, stay on schedule, and mentor lower level technicians
Commissioning AV systems and documenting the process
Diagnosing and troubleshooting pre-existing systems for all types of post-integration support
Building structure for mounting of AV equipment on-site with supervision
Using coax and category cable testing and toning
Reading system drawings
Connecting to and loading profiles / programs to major AV devices
Experience with Dante networked audio - Dante controller
Critically listening to DSP audio and tuning system for VTC needs
Commissioning newly installed systems and completing comprehensive checklists / reports
Adjusting projectors after physical installation so as to ensure proper screen fill and focus
Leading a job site, planning the day to maximize use of resources and avoid idle time
Determining best mounting methods for rack devices and making recommendations for improvements
Following company safety and security policies; reports accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions as required
Maintaining work area clean and free of clutter
Properly maintaining, using and having available at all times, the required personal protection equipment (PPE)