Controls Integrator II - Permanent Installation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Optional private medical insurance

Paid annual leave starting at 22 days

Job summary

TAIT is looking for a Controls Integrator in Pontefract to unify various project elements into a cohesive system. This role is crucial for ensuring high-quality project delivery and requires engagement with multiple teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in entertainment automation, must be willing to travel, and will be part of an innovative company with a dedication to creating unique live experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex, large entertainment automation machinery.
• Willingness to travel and work in entertainment conditions.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Test, configure and prepare equipment for use on site.
• Assist with controls system commissioning.
• Perform inspections at client sites and resolve issues.
• Support client and project needs internationally.

Skills

Complex entertainment automation machinery

PLC programming

Control theory

Diagnostics and analysis

Theatre/Entertainment Experience

Mechanical systems understanding

Working knowledge of entertainment rigging

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Test, configure and prepare equipment for use on site
• Assist with controls system commissioning
• On occasion, lead controls / electrical maintenance and site work
• Perform inspections at client sites, identify controls / electrical problems, configure solutions, and instigate the resolution within budget to TAIT standards
• Perform the safe installation of lifting system
• Prepare technical and inspection documentation
• Make sure all final reports, documentation and tickets are kept in order and up to date, logging all work appropriately
• Be able to travel at short notice to client sites, possibly internationally to support clients & projects
• Assisting with specifying and planning of works including basic electrical design
• Control system commissioning
• Assist with the diagnosis, review and priority resolution of issues and reporting back to the relevant stakeholders
• Engage in knowledge management and sharing process by creating and contributing to learning materials and manuals within the team and between departments.
• Engage with the projects teams to ensure successful handover of projects to integration
• Coordinates integration of disparate elements into one cohesive project
• Communicates frequently with rest of project team about tasks and risks
• Comprises part of field engineering and installation team, ultimately implementing technology on site for the customer
• Fulfills shop testing and setup responsibilities, especially for complex elements
• Maintains a basic understanding of all integration-related technical fields
• Develops an expert knowledge of one or more integration-related technical fields
• Promotes and contributes to internal standards and processes
• 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.
• Demonstrate continuous diplomatic effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide excellent seamless customer service.
• Establishes and cultivates good relationships with clients, stagehands, electricians, project managers, and many other personnel
• Follow TAIT Health & Safety and Integration policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Experience working with complex, large entertainment automation machinery
• Knowledge and understanding of entertainment/industrial automation technology and equipment
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and control theory
• Entertainment rigging and components
• Ability to conduct equipment failure diagnosis and analysis
• Understanding of mechanical systems
• Formal Technical Background
• Theatre/Entertainment Experience
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to Travel & Work in “Entertainment Conditions”
• Right to Work in the UK

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Medicash health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Income protection / critical illness cover
• Optional private medical insurance (role/level dependent)
• Paid annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing with service
• UK bank holidays

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.