Control Technician

TAIT; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company that shapes extraordinary live experiences across the globe. As a Controls Testing Technician, you'll ensure high-quality delivery of critical components, working closely with project teams to test and prepare equipment for various events. Your expertise in automation technology and troubleshooting will play a vital role in enhancing workflows and contributing to continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that collaborates on iconic productions, delivering unforgettable moments for audiences worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in theater/entertainment industry is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of automation technology and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts testing and quality control checks on equipment.
• Works with project teams to complete project testing.
• Troubleshoots and repairs controls equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

controls equipment troubleshooting

quality control checks

electrical fabrication

equipment failure diagnosis

Education

Formal technical background

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The Controls Testing Technician is responsible for the high-quality delivery of individual components as part of a larger system. This role primarily focuses on equipment testing and repair, but also assists integration in the shop on specific project tasks. While not a primary member of a project’s core team, this role must effectively work with the project and operation’s teams to ensure equipment is appropriately tested, QC’d, and prepped for a job. Additionally, as the Controls Testing Technician retains significant historical information on the beginning of a machine and system’s life cycle, they also are expected to improve workflows and contribute lessons learned back to the wider team to continuously move the business and team forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Tests equipment regularly performing basic device configuration and quality control checks
• Participates in commissioning of equipment in the factory
• Coordinates and works with project teams to successfully complete project testing
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and assists in the maintenance of all TAIT controls equipment
• Provides regular status reports back to the organization and team
• Completes machine and system redlines and non-conformance reporting to provide feedback to design teams and organization
• Actively maintains golden device configurations and parameterizations
• Actively maintains QC and other testing documents for controls equipment
• Acts as a subject matter expert for tested equipment providing technical support to onsite clients and teams
• Participates in lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to close the loop on design decisions
• Participates in support rotations to assist in equipment troubleshooting
• Can mobilize to site for the targeted assistance of technical work with the core project team

Position Requirements

• Formal technical background
• Theater/entertainment experience
• Knowledge and understanding of entertainment/industrial automation technology and equipment
• Basic knowledge at a minimum of PLC programming and control theory
• Experience with basic electrical fabrication & electrical safe working practices
• Ability to conduct equipment failure diagnosis and analysis

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.