Broadcast Systems Technician

Nepgroup; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP is seeking a qualified Wire Technician to join our System Integration team at the NEP Systems Integration Facility. The role involves constructing and refurbishing mobile units and related projects, ensuring client needs are met and equipment operates to NEP standards.

You will read floor plans, install cables and panels, test installations, and fabricate connectors while meeting deadlines on multiple projects, often requiring 40+ hours per week including weekends.

Qualifications

• Associates or technical degree preferred; combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience with broadcast equipment and technology.
• Must meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Wiring experience is a plus; training provided as needed.
• Experience with basic hand tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read floor plans, rack elevations, signal flow diagrams and jack field layouts.
• Translate drawings into cable pulling, cable prep and installation into mobile units.
• Install cable, panels and equipment bringing elements together to form a fully functional system.
• Test the functionality of fabrication and installation work.
• Fabricate connectors for every required type of cable in a mobile unit.

Skills

Deadline management

Project coordination

Broadcast technology

Wiring basics

Reliability

Education

Associates or Technical Degree

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Description

NEP's System Integration team is currently looking for a qualified and experienced Wire Technician to join our team. The purpose of this position is to construct and refurbish mobile units and related projects at NEP’s Systems Integration Facility, ensuring that client needs are met, and equipment operates to NEP standards.

Key duties include

• Read and understand floor plans, rack elevations, signal flow diagrams and jack field layouts.
• Translate drawings into cable pulling, cable prep and installation into mobile units and related projects.
• Install cable, panels and equipment bringing elements together to form a fully functional system.
• Test the functionality of fabrication and installation work that has been performed.
• Fabricate connectors for every required type of cable in a mobile unit.

Requirements

• Associates or Technical Degree preferred; however, a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience working with broadcast equipment and technology.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and manage simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment and facilities.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be reliable and willing to work 40+ hours/week including weekends as needed.
• Experience with basic hand tools is a plus and must be willing and able to perform a variety of different tasks.
• Prior wiring experience is a plus, but not required. (Training will be provided as needed)

Company Overview

You might not know our name, but you’ve probably seen our work – on stage, on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. We’ve supported some of the world’s most watched productions and live events in sports, entertainment, concerts, festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual production solutions for them, anytime, anywhere. Put simply, we bring content to life.

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