Maintenance Engineer

DescriptionEnvision Employment Solutions is currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer for one of our partners, a global leader in Information Technology Services & Consulting!Job Summary:The Maintenance Engineer is directly responsible for the hands-on configuration, maintenance and support for the audio, video and film studio production equipment, typically the Video Playback devices not the IT equipment.Responsibilities:Develop knowledge of audio, video, film and IT systems and assist in supporting the specific needs for these systemsAssist studio supervisors and engineering team with video equipment installation and set-up, and maintenance to ensure technical signal quality standards are being metPerform troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of audio, video, & film studio equipment, computers, and IT room computer hardwarePerform audio and video equipment and systems setup, gain structure, processing and levelingPerform and document regularly scheduled preventative maintenance procedures, escalating and resolving issues with equipmentIdentify and correct causes of equipment and system failures, document all incidents, and recommend means of preventing equipment and system failures.Perform first tier VTR maintenance; including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, alignment, board exchange, and coordination of vendor out-sourced maintenanceFrequently moves various equipment into and out of their assigned racks.Network configuration of AV devicesCommunicate with third parties, such as the equipment vendors and or program providers, to troubleshoot and resolve technical issuesRecommend appropriate solutions including vendor repair, in-house repair or equipment replacement.Specify parts to be ordered for repairs.Requirements:Education & Professional Background:Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, Media Technology, or a related technical field.Relevant technical certifications in broadcast engineering, audiovisual systems, electronics repair, networking, or equipment maintenance are an advantage.Hands-on technical background in audio, video, film, broadcast, or studio production environments is highly preferred.Experience Requirements:3–5 years of relevant experience in audiovisual maintenance, broadcast engineering, studio engineering, technical operations, or equipment support.Proven experience maintaining, configuring, troubleshooting, and repairing audio, video, film, or studio production equipment.Experience supporting video playback devices, VTRs, signal routing equipment, broadcast audio/video systems, or similar production hardware.Previous experience working in a broadcaster, post-production facility, media production studio, digitization facility, archive, AV service provider, or technical operations environment is highly preferred.Experience coordinating with vendors, equipment suppliers, or outsourced maintenance providers for repair, replacement, and technical support activities.Technical Skills:Strong working knowledge of broadcast audio, video, film, and studio production equipment.Ability to install, configure, test, and maintain video playback devices and related AV systems.Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, board exchange, alignment, equipment inspection, and technical fault diagnosis.Understanding of audio and video signal quality standards, gain structure, signal processing, leveling, and system calibration.Ability to configure AV devices on a network and understand basic IP/networking concepts related to AV equipment.Familiarity with IT room hardware and computer hardware used in production environments is an advantage, although the role is primarily focused on AV and playback equipment rather than general IT support.Ability to specify spare parts, recommend repairs, and assess whether equipment should be repaired internally, repaired by a vendor, or replaced.