Position Purpose
The Controls Integrator is tasked with bringing multiple elements of a project together as one cohesive system. Controls integrators play a key technical role in all aspects of the project life cycle. An integrator has essential responsibilities in project coordination ensuring smooth and effective factory acceptance testing & site acceptance testing.
As the final step in the project process, integration is key to high-quality delivery before system handover to the client. An integrator exists on the uniquely TAIT line between technology and art, helping to create the best shows and spectacles in the world. This role can be based in either the TAIT Wakefield location, or alternatively, the TAIT Haverhill location.
Responsibilities
1. Test, configure and prepare equipment for use on site.
2. Assist with controls system commissioning.
3. On occasion, lead controls / electrical maintenance and site works
4. Perform inspections at client sites, identify controls / electrical problems, configure solutions, and instigate the resolution within budget to TAIT standards.
5. Perform the safe installation of lifting systems
6. Prepare technical and inspection documentation
7. Make sure all final reports, documentation and tickets are kept in order and up to date, logging all work appropriately
8. Be able to travel at short notice to client sites, possibly internationally to support clients & projects
9. Assisting with specifying and planning of works including basic electrical design
10. Control system commissioning
11. Assist with the diagnosis, review and priority resolution of issues and reporting back to the relevant stakeholders
12. Engage in knowledge management and sharing process by creating and contributing to learning materials and manuals within the team and between departments.
13. Engage with the projects teams to ensure successful handover of projects to integration
14. Coordinates integration of disparate elements into one cohesive project
15. Communicates frequently with rest of project team about tasks and risks
16. Comprises part of field engineering and installation team, ultimately implementing technology on site for the customer
17. Fulfills shop testing and setup responsibilities, especially for complex elements
18. Maintains a basic understanding of all integration-related technical fields
19. Develops an expert knowledge of one or more integration-related technical fields
20. Promotes and contributes to internal standards and processes
21. Play an active role in the global integration team and work with other departments to ensure the smooth running and economic success of the company and in generating new business.
22. Demonstrate continuous diplomatic effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide excellent seamless customer service.
23. Establishes and cultivates good relationships with clients, stagehands, electricians, project managers, and many other personnel
24. Follow TAIT Health & Safety and Integration policies and procedures.
Knowledge Required
25. Experience working with complex, large entertainment automation machinery
26. Knowledge and understanding of entertainment/industrial automation technology and equipment
27. Working knowledge of PLC programming and control theory
28. Entertainment rigging and components
29. Ability to conduct equipment failure diagnosis and analysis
30. Understanding of mechanical systems
31. Formal Technical Background
32. Theatre/Entertainment Experience
Requirements
33. Willingness to travel
34. Ability to Travel & Work in “Entertainment Conditions”
35. Right to Work in the UK
Competencies
36. Taking care of people
37. Development, coaching & growth
38. Technological curiosity
39. “How can I help” teamwork mentality
40. Quality and excellence in workmanship
41. Confidence and humility
42. Flexibility
43. Embracing the imperfections in the process
44. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion