Senior Engineer Audio Visual

White & Case LLP; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case LLP in Manila seeks a Senior Engineer, Audio Visual to support delivery, installation, testing and operation of AV and collaboration systems across the Firm’s offices. You will work with IT and external vendors through planning, installation, handover and post-deployment support.

The role focuses on implementing AV technologies in conference rooms and live events, troubleshooting first-line issues, maintaining documentation, and helping improve user experience and AV standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, configuration and testing of AV equipment, including microphones, speakers, displays, projectors, cameras and control systems.
• Support AV deployments in conference rooms, meeting spaces, auditoriums and live-event environments.
• Troubleshoot first-line AV, video conferencing and room technology issues, escalating more complex matters to senior engineers or relevant vendors.
• Carry out routine inspections, preventative maintenance and basic upgrades to AV systems.
• Assist with integrating AV systems with Firm networks, collaboration platforms and related software in coordination with IT teams.
• Support senior team members with project planning, site surveys, installation schedules and deployment activities.
• Assist in reviewing technical drawings, equipment lists, room designs and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, vendors and logistics colleagues to support equipment delivery, installation and testing.
• Participate in site inspections before and after room deployments, identifying installation defects, incomplete work or technical issues for escalation.
• Help maintain project trackers, punch or snag lists, field reports and handover documentation.
• Support the transition of completed AV spaces from project delivery to operational support teams.
• Communicate progress, risks and technical issues clearly to the appropriate senior engineer or project lead.
• The Senior Engineer, Audio Visual is expected to develop technical knowledge through on-the-job learning, vendor training, industry seminars and relevant professional development. The role should remain informed about AV collaboration technology, installation techniques, video conferencing platforms and emerging workplace technology, while contributing ideas for improving user experience, support processes and AV standards.

Job description

Job Description:

Our Global Operating Center located in Manila is pivotal to enhancing the Firm’s operational efficiency and streamlining legal and business services support across our global network. Our center provides comprehensive administrative, financial and operational services across office operations, compliance and new business, finance, technology, human resources, innovation and marketing. By centralizing these critical functions, the center ensures consistency and quality in service delivery while reducing operational costs. Through its integrated approach, our Global Operating Center enables the Firm to focus on its core legal services, drive global growth and maintain high standards of client service across all offices.

The Senior Engineer, Audio Visual is a member of the Technology Department and reports to the Manager for Collaboration Systems. The role supports the delivery, installation, maintenance and operation of audiovisual and collaboration systems across the Firm’s offices. Working under the guidance of senior AV colleagues, project managers and external vendors, the Senior Engineer, Audio Visual assists with AV projects from planning through installation, testing, handover and post-deployment support.

The Roles And Responsibilities Of This Job Include

• Assist with the installation, configuration and testing of AV equipment, including microphones, speakers, displays, projectors, cameras and control systems.
• Support AV deployments in conference rooms, meeting spaces, auditoriums and live-event environments.
• Troubleshoot first-line AV, video conferencing and room technology issues, escalating more complex matters to senior engineers or relevant vendors.
• Carry out routine inspections, preventative maintenance and basic upgrades to AV systems.
• Assist with integrating AV systems with Firm networks, collaboration platforms and related software in coordination with IT teams.

Project Delivery Support

• Support senior team members with project planning, site surveys, installation schedules and deployment activities.
• Assist in reviewing technical drawings, equipment lists, room designs and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, vendors and logistics colleagues to support equipment delivery, installation and testing.
• Participate in site inspections before and after room deployments, identifying installation defects, incomplete work or technical issues for escalation.
• Help maintain project trackers, punch or snag lists, field reports and handover documentation.
• Support the transition of completed AV spaces from project delivery to operational support teams.
• Communicate progress, risks and technical issues clearly to the appropriate senior engineer or project lead.

Development and Continuous Improvement

The Senior Engineer, Audio Visual is expected to develop technical knowledge through on-the-job learning, vendor training, industry seminars and relevant professional development. The role should remain informed about AV collaboration technology, installation techniques, video conferencing platforms and emerging workplace technology, while contributing ideas for improving user experience, support processes and AV standards.

This role reports to

Manager, Collaboration Services

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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