Sr Audio Video Technician

ERCOT • Taylor, TX

1d • $30 - $49

About The Position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Prepare, arrange, operate, maintain, and repair equipment such as microphones, video recorders, projectors, lighting, and sound equipment. Conducts routine and special services and installation on a variety of audio visual equipment, software applications and systems. Assist with media layouts and presentation for corporate meetings and training programs. Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and proper work methods that are related to the safety of subordinates, fellow workers, and the general public. JOB DUTIES Career level position that applies advanced and specialized expertise of an administrative or technical nature. Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues and/or in making recommendations. Receives little instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced and/or more complex assignments. Typically acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. May assign tasks and provide guidance to lower level colleagues. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Installs, maintains, inspects and operates audio visual product and components as specified by blueprints, manuals and specifications Works with vendors and data center technicians on A/V drawings and rack wiring designs Identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action to obtain repair Receives and prioritizes requests for audiovisual (AV) equipment in company conference rooms and training centers; Maintains and troubleshoots corporate printers and copiers Provides advice and suggestions to staff regarding the preparation and use of AV materials for meetings and conferences Assembles, sets up, transports tests A/V equipment in a safe, secure manager for corporate events and meetings, then disassembles equipment as needed May operate equipment or hands control over to designated employees for conducting and recording meetings and presentations with appropriate equipment Edits, copies, and stores recordings of events Provides technical support for teleconferences, webinars, and distance-learning classes. Tracks inventory of equipment and orders necessary supplies Facilitates needed equipment repairs, which may include shipment of malfunctioning equipment to outside supplier and rental of temporary replacement equipment Participates in orientation meetings as needed to explain department functions and the materials and equipment available Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Senior level: 5+ years of job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Level II & III: 2+ years of job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Level I: 0+ years of job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Experience in the operation of general audio/video electronics and communication systems including video panels/walls, speakers, racking, microphones, A/V cabling and wiring.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required.

Nice To Haves

• CTS (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, arrange, operate, maintain, and repair equipment such as microphones, video recorders, projectors, lighting, and sound equipment.
• Conducts routine and special services and installation on a variety of audio visual equipment, software applications and systems.
• Assist with media layouts and presentation for corporate meetings and training programs.
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and proper work methods that are related to the safety of subordinates, fellow workers, and the general public.
• Installs, maintains, inspects and operates audio visual product and components as specified by blueprints, manuals and specifications
• Works with vendors and data center technicians on A/V drawings and rack wiring designs
• Identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action to obtain repair
• Receives and prioritizes requests for audiovisual (AV) equipment in company conference rooms and training centers
• Maintains and troubleshoots corporate printers and copiers
• Provides advice and suggestions to staff regarding the preparation and use of AV materials for meetings and conferences
• Assembles, sets up, transports tests A/V equipment in a safe, secure manager for corporate events and meetings, then disassembles equipment as needed
• May operate equipment or hands control over to designated employees for conducting and recording meetings and presentations with appropriate equipment
• Edits, copies, and stores recordings of events
• Provides technical support for teleconferences, webinars, and distance-learning classes.
• Tracks inventory of equipment and orders necessary supplies
• Facilitates needed equipment repairs, which may include shipment of malfunctioning equipment to outside supplier and rental of temporary replacement equipment
• Participates in orientation meetings as needed to explain department functions and the materials and equipment available
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan.
• The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none.
• Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED