Superstar AV Lead Technician to mentor (2-5 yrs to PM/Eng) - VIBE Design

The ideal candidate loves AV  and works with minimal direction.  We're a company of AV engineering and project management geeks that like to work with other problem solvers.  Our goal for this specific person is to advance them to either an AV Engineering or Project Management role in 2-5 years.

As an AV Lead Technician for VIBE Design, you will perform general AV tech functions, while leading, training, and mentoring newer technicians.  You will troubleshoot and commission AV systems, perform basic network configuration, and load / adjust / configure DSP and Video processing systems.

Every company has pros and cons.  VIBE Design is a small company handling relatively large and complex AV projects.  This means we have zero bureaucracy or office politics, but also lack rigidly structured systems.  If you're looking for a job where your every function is mechanically spelled out, look elsewhere.  Our team members are actively involved with a constant eye on improving our workflows and processes. 

Performance Profile - We hire, fire, and promote based on these simple criteria

• Perform tech functions while leading, training, and mentoring newer technicians
  • Read and interpret AV Drawings to install equipment and fabricate racks
  • Markup drawings manually and in Bluebeam Revu
  • Install and terminate cabling and assist in creating / updating company standards
  • Install field equipment.  Apply OSHA rules.  Safely suspend with unistrut and all-thread.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with our team, clients, and partners
  • Communicate job status constantly with clients via text, email, and phone
  • Document job progress with photos and daily logs
  • Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and document movement of equipment
  • Speak and act like a top performer who appreciates and enjoys interaction with others
• Manage a team on large and complex AV projects up to 4 months (longer projects utilize a PM)
  • Assist with planning staff requirements
  • Maintain detailed client communication over email
  • Take responsibility for and meet milestones and deadlines
• Test and troubleshoot large and complex AV systems
  • Test with multimeter, Fluke Network Analyzer, TDR, OTDR,  impedance meter, and video analyzer
  • Perform basic network testing: Wireshark, ping, confirm VLANs.  Update IP/DHCP/DNS settings
  • Commission, test, and take responsibility for  systems up to $150k (larger by Engineers)
  • Conduct user training and create quick start documentation
• Work with Audio DSPs, Control Systems, Video processors, and other AV devices
  • Follow signal flow and troubleshoot DSP and Video Processor programming
  • Program simple DSP and Video processing systems. 
  • Test control systems and upload code revisions
  • Perform system discovery.  Troubleshoot networking and IP configuration issues.
• Plan and oversee rigging of objects up to 300 lbs

Our goal for this specific person is to advance them to either an AV Project Management or Engineering role  within 2-5 years, so you will be trained in the following areas if you don't already have previous experience:

• Design and Engineer Sound Systems and large scale AV systems
  • Use sound system modeling / prediction tools and measure performance with Smaart
  • Design projection systems, videowalls, and LED walls and perform final image calibration
  • Design conferencing systems based on  with Crestron / Extron / Biamp / QSYS / etc
  • Provide calculations, sketch, and review shop drawings in Bluebeam Revu.  Oversee CAD drafting.
  • Calculate and document power requirements, HVAC and UPS requirements
• Manage a team on large and complex AV projects up to 24 months
  • Read a Gantt chart to coordinate staff requirements and materials procurement
  • Monitor critical path and provide milestones for dependent trades as required
  • Maintain detailed client communication over email and answer RFIs
  • Take responsibility for and meet milestones, deadlines, and profit margin goals

ABOUT YOU

You're looking for opportunity, because you're willing to work for it.  You love the AV industry.  You want an environment of rapid growth and mentoring to progress your career to the next level because you're extremely driven.  You want to be involved in large, complex, and cool projects without  all of the wasteful bureaucracy headache of working for of a large company.   

You're a well-organized self-starter, who likes to jump in and get things done.  You can follow a process to make sure things are done properly, but hate paperwork and checklists that waste everyone's time, so you're always looking for a better way to do things... even though people don't always listen.     

ABOUT US

VIBE Design Group designs and installs sound systems, video systems, and technology for spaces like Auditoriums, Meeting Rooms, Churches, Classrooms, Theatres, other cool places.  We're a small, engineering oriented company with industry expert leadership.    

We're searching for rockstars.  We have a strategic recruiting program for the best talent, including brief video responses, reference review, and meaningful interviews.  We respect, mentor, and support our team, because they are like the Special Forces of the AV Industry.
Company Culture is very important for us.  We allow our employees to bring their souls to work so they can work hard, play hard, and reach their full potential.  We have very clear values:

• Idea Meritocracy
• Systems without Bureaucracy
• A place with friends you come to see
• Leadership without hypocrisy

BENEFITS

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Workers Comp
• 401k
• Bonuses
• Paid Training
• Education Match - We pay the online program.  You provide the time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation PTO