Mobile Unit Engineer

NEP Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Group, a global leader in live production technology, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join its team in the United States. The role focuses on managing the mobile unit operations at remote events, performing maintenance and engineering updates, and providing on-site technical support.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of broadcast engineering experience, an associates or engineering degree, and familiarity with broadcast routers and cameras.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical degree in Electronics or Engineering field preferred.
• 2 - 5 years' experience in broadcast engineering or related position, however a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production for major commercial and cable television networks.
• Programming knowledge of either Lawo Arista IP router or Evertz EQX, Utah Scientific or Pesa HD baseband routers. Working knowledge of Grass Valley Kayenne switchers, Sony camera systems (HDC-2500 or better) and Calrec Apollo or Artemis audio consoles a plus.
• Familiarity with audio, visual, graphic and other systems used in mobile television facilities desirable.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in technical aspects of onsite television production with progressive broadcast equipment.
• Ability to interface with clients and provide a high level of service and support.
• Must be willing and able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and be willing to seek assistance for anything over 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to travel - travel is required throughout the year.
• Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating NEP’s Core Values: innovative, one team, passion, and integrity

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the mobile unit broadcast engineering operations at remote events.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting while executing changes and engineering updates on the mobile unit.
• Perform regular cleaning and inventory checks for the mobile unit.
• Track and report on equipment and system repair and maintenance status.
• Direct the activities of crew members related to the operation of the mobile unit.
• Follow through on repairs, inventory needs, and updates.
• Provide on-site client service and technical support.
• Maintain and file the proper expense reports and technical reports on a per show or other designated basis.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

On-site client service

Technical reporting

Travel readiness

Education

Associates degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Lawo Arista

Evertz EQX

Utah Scientific

Pesa HD

Grass Valley Kayenne

Sony HDC-2500

Calrec Artemis

Job description

Bring great content—and your career—to life at NEP.

You may be an industry pro ready for your next move, or just starting to think about your career. Either way, NEP offers exciting career opportunities.
If you're not familiar with our name, you've probably seen our work—on stage, on screen, or on the field. For more than four decades, we’ve supported our customers in delivering the world’s most-watched live sports, entertainment, corporate and news broadcasts and events.
Want to find out more? Read on for why we think NEP is a great place to work and apply today.

With operations in more than 20 countries, NEP offers employees opportunities to support live productions happening in every corner of the world, onsite at event venues or from one of our connected facilities.

We bring thousands of events and productions to life worldwide for our customers—and their thousands (sometimes even millions) of fans and audiences—every year. Each event is supported by skilled teams behind the scenes, including the employees of NEP.

Be Part Of a Diverse, Multicultural Team

We strive to bring people together with diverse experiences and perspectives. Whether part of our shared services, sales, customer service, operations, or engineering teams, NEPprovides opportunities to collaborate across cultures and backgrounds.

NEP's software and design teams build the tools, platforms, and systems that power live production at global scale. From front-end interfaces and back-end infrastructure to systems architecture and graphic design, this team keeps our technology ahead of the curve. If you solve complex problems through code or design, there's a place for you here.
Roles include: Front End Developer, Back End Developer, Solutions Architect, Graphic Designer, Systems Configuration

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.

What you will do:

• Manage and monitor the mobile unit broadcast engineering operations at remote events.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting while executing changes and engineering updates on the mobile unit
• Perform regular cleaning and inventory checks for the mobile unit.
• Track and report on equipment and system repair and maintenance status.
• Direct the activities of crew members related to the operation of the mobile unit.
• Follow through on repairs, inventory needs, and updates.
• Provide on-site client service and technical support.
• Maintain and file the proper expense reports and technical reports on a per show or other designated basis.

Requirements:

• Associates or Technical degree in Electronics or Engineering field preferred.
• 2 - 5 years' experience in broadcast engineering or related position, however a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production for major commercial and cable television networks.
• Programming knowledge of either Lawo Arista IP router or Evertz EQX, Utah Scientific or Pesa HD baseband routers. Working knowledge of Grass Valley Kayenne switchers, Sony camera systems (HDC-2500 or better) and Calrec Apollo or Artemis audio consoles a plus.
• Familiarity with audio, visual, graphic and other systems used in mobile television facilities desirable.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in technical aspects of onsite television production with progressive broadcast equipment.
• Ability to interface with clients and provide a high level of service and support.
• Must be willing and able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.and be willing to seek assistance for anything over 50 lbs. (should not seek to do over 50 lbs. without assistance).
• Must be willing and able to travel - travel is required throughout the year.
• Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating NEP’s Core Values: innovative, one team, passion, and integrity