The Lead Engineers role is to work with the PM & to manage other more junior engineers to install the project to the best possible standard in the timeframe laid out by the PM. They should be hands on but also able to delegate to more junior members to ensure the senior team have an overview of everything on site that needs doing.
Experience Required:
A good overall understanding of Audio Visual Systems, how they work & how they connect
Rack building
2nd & 3rd fix of AV systems to a high standard
Site leadership
Knowledge understanding of networks
Understanding of Cinema systems & Surround sound
Able to read & understand technical drawings & schematics
Electrical knowledge
Faulty finding & problem solving
Lutron/Extron programming & other configuration based software systems
The role will be an evolving position responding to the requirements of the company, however the main duties will include:
Working closely with the Project manager, Managing engineers & third party teams when required on site to install the project to a high standard
Liaise closely with the site team/site managers to get any work by others completed we may need to complete the task in hand.
To be client facing when needed either with PM or design team or occasionally it may be on your own at the end of the project, ensure the client is kept happy using the PM for any questions you are not sure of
Working with PM to produce Patch panel layouts & loom schedules
Putting together your requirements to PM/Office for any consumables or other equipment you want to complete tasks on site
Managing Junior members of the engineering team on site to ensure they are learning the correct way to do things but also so they aspire to progress, daily tasks & time management throughout the day & start/finish times
2nd Fix Installation (Data, AV outlets, TV installation, Speakers) Termination of AV, Data & Control cabling to a high standard following wiring rules laid out in the handbook
Rack Build, Patch panel Termination, general rack wiring (Power, Data) to our standard laid out in company rack build guidelines.
Understanding & installation of: Lighting & Blind control panels (Lutron, Crestron), TV/Satellite distribution Systems, Video Entry Systems & Access control/locking systems, CCTV Systems, cinema & Surround sound systems, Projectors/Projector screens
Commissioning of Cinema surround systems/DSPs.
Good understanding of Networks, Vlans, able to use a laptop, VPN etc to diagnose basic issues with systems, able to setup static IPs on equipment
Lutron Programing/Commissioning, Being able to use Crestron Toolbox, Domotz, Networks scanners
Commissioning of other systems when a dedicated commissioning engineer is not available Systems such as but not limited to: Video Entry Systems 2N etc, Surround sound systems, CCTV Systems,
Being able to read & follow technical drawings & schematics & explain to other more junior engineers
Ensuring when we are working in completed or in/around high end finishes that the area is protected well to avoid damage to third party finishes, documenting completed work in case of damage by others.
Feedback to PM on a regular basis so they know where we are on site that day/week
General understanding of H&S on site & ensuring the junior members are working safely
Pay - (£35,000- £45,000) ; Based on Skillset, Experience & Work Ethic
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