Controls Integrator

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe.

Position Purpose

The Controls Integrator is tasked with bringing multiple elements of a project together as one cohesive system. Controls integrators play a key technical role in all aspects of the project life cycle. An integrator has essential responsibilities in project coordination ensuring smooth and effective factory acceptance testing & site acceptance testing. As the final step in the project process, integration is key to high-quality delivery before system handover to the client.

Responsibilities

• Test, configure and prepare equipment for use on site.
• Assist with controls system commissioning.
• On occasion, lead controls/electrical maintenance and site work.
• Perform inspections at client sites, identify controls/electrical problems, configure solutions, and instigate the resolution within budget to TAIT standards.
• Perform the safe installation of lifting systems.
• Prepare technical and inspection documentation.
• Make sure all final reports, documentation, and tickets are kept in order and up to date, logging all work appropriately.
• Be able to travel at short notice to client sites, possibly internationally to support clients & projects.
• Assist with specifying and planning of works including basic electrical design.
• Control system commissioning.
• Assist with the diagnosis, review, and priority resolution of issues and reporting back to the relevant stakeholders.
• Engage in knowledge management and sharing processes by creating and contributing to learning materials and manuals within the team and between departments.
• Engage with the project teams to ensure successful handover of projects to integration.
• Coordinate integration of disparate elements into one cohesive project.
• Communicate frequently with the rest of the project team about tasks and risks.
• Comprise part of the field engineering and installation team, ultimately implementing technology on site for the customer.
• Fulfill shop testing and setup responsibilities, especially for complex elements.
• Maintain a basic understanding of all integration-related technical fields.
• Develop expert knowledge of one or more integration-related technical fields.
• Promote and contribute to internal standards and processes.
• Play an active role in the global integration team and work with other departments to ensure the smooth running and economic success of the company and in generating new business.
• Demonstrate continuous diplomatic effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide excellent seamless customer service.
• Establish and cultivate good relationships with clients, stagehands, electricians, project managers, and many other personnel.
• Follow TAIT Health & Safety and Integration policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Experience working with complex, large entertainment automation machinery.
• Knowledge and understanding of entertainment/industrial automation technology and equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and control theory.
• Entertainment rigging and components.
• Ability to conduct equipment failure diagnosis and analysis.
• Understanding of mechanical systems.
• Formal Technical Background.
• Theatre/Entertainment Experience.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to Travel & Work in “Entertainment Conditions.”
• Right to Work in the UK.

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.