Engineer In Charge

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise remote crew of technical support employees in the performance of their respective responsibilities in accordance with organization and department policies and procedures.
• Coincides all technical aspects of remote operations to include camera and audio placement, set-up and break down.
• Coincides maintenance of equipment to peak performance levels. Routes to appropriate maintenance departments. Ensures customer satisfaction with the assigned event or show.
• Confirms schedules and manpower requirements are accurate before being sent to Travel Coordinator. Ensures that all show requirements are met and properly billed.
• Maintains dialogue with management on all show or crew changes. Reports equipment failures and needed repairs. Posts technical reports to Project Server as required.
• Assigns tasks to remote crew using Microsoft Project.

Position Requirements

• A high school diploma is required; a technical degree is preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience with electronic troubleshooting, installation and repair is required; two (2) years’ experience in a television production environment is required.
• Understanding of AC/DC and RF electronics. Troubleshooting and reading schematics.
• Good oral communication skills. Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic supervisory skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapidly changing demands.
• Frequent travel to job sites which may require working both outside and inside in all kinds of weather. At times, temperatures may be below 50o F or may exceed 90o. There may also be occasional time in a repair shop environment, where the surroundings are relatively quiet, comfortable, and well lighted.
• Ability to work with and interact with client on a regular basis. Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating NEP’s Core Values: Reliable, One Team, Ethical, Innovative.