About the Role
PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. The Automation Controls Integrator is instrumental in the prep, tuning, programming, training, set up, installation and supervision of PRG’s proprietary Stage Command Automation System. This role involves integrating, troubleshooting, and supporting custom-designed automated theatrical control systems both in-house and onsite at client venues.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, tune, program, train, set up, install, and supervise PRG’s proprietary Stage Command Automation System.
- Assist the Automation department in setting up systems.
- Provide onsite leadership, supervision, training, troubleshooting, and programming of the SCS system for automation projects.
- Participate in research and development of proprietary systems.
- Provide show support for ongoing automation projects.
- Integrate small and large platform theatrical control equipment in-house and in the theatre.
- Safely operate and train personnel in the proper use of the Stage Command Systems (SCS).
- Cue the movement of scenic elements via the SCS Operator Interface.
- Act as the mechanical/automation representative on client sites.
- Supervise production automation leads and local crews on safe standards, procedures, and practices for PRG’s Automated effects.
- Work with the designated onsite Production Automation department to create schedules, safe working environments, proper set up, and procedures.
- Establish clear communication procedures for proper setup, operation, and maintenance of automation equipment.
- Assemble, label, and install electric wiring harnesses and control components into control cabinets and scenic sets.
- Identify and acquire necessary materials from detailed design drawings.
- Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical failures and control problems.
Requirements
- Knowledge of setting up, testing, troubleshooting, installing, programming, and running Live Events Automated Control systems.
- Ability to solder, crimp, and terminate electrical wires.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to deliver technical training, including to non-technicians.
- Knowledge of integrated data networking.
- Physically capable of lifting and coiling cable as well as lifting and placing industrial control components.
- Must be able to work overtime and weekends with limited notice.
- Must be able to travel to both domestic and international venues.
Skills
- Stage Command System (SCS) programming
- Theatrical control systems integration
- Electrical wiring and termination
- Data networking
- Technical training delivery
- Supervision
- Troubleshooting
- Project management
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
- Travel
Experience Level
- 2+ years prior working experience of industrial automation control systems and/or automated systems in the live events industry
- 1-2+ years of experience in a supervisory role
Education Level
- Bachelors degree in theatrical design technology is a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000.00-$120,000.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions
About the Company
- PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events.
- PRG turns creative visions into production and technical reality.
- PRG has a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, and equipment rental.
- PRG is defined by innovation with over 300 patents and 130 registered trademarks.
- PRG operates through a network of 42 offices spanning five continents.
Equal Opportunity
- PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- PRG is a drug-free work environment, pre-employment testing will be required.
- This is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug screening.
- Production Resource Group LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
