Live Event Technician (Audio)

NEP Group

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Job Summary:We are seeking a Live Event Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the setup, configuration, operation, and derig of video, audio, and lighting equipment for various events. This role requires troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring smooth operations during events, and providing excellent customer service.Responsibilities:
  • Setup, configuration, operation and derig of audio equipment for events.
  • Operation and mixing of audio equipment in high pressured show environments, whilst managing other audio crew members and liaising with production manager (A1 Role)
  • Identifying faults, solving technical problems and on-site repairs.
Site visits, systems design and specification of equipment for projects and events.Leading crews as the representative of CT onsiteDemonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the businessBe responsible for the safe keeping of equipment and vehicles that has been allocated to them for carrying out their dutiesAny other ad-hoc duties associated with the function of your position including general AVQuality Management System Responsibilities:
  • Comply with Company's Quality Management System requirements i.e. perform your work according to your process documents, procedures and maintaining document information/completing department forms/records as required.
  • Understand and apply our quality policy statements in all aspects of your work.
  • Contribute towards achieving company company objectives
  • Ensure that the needs and requirements of company's internal staff and customers are understood and delivered.
  • Help develop and improve the company's internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates and improvement ideas.
Abilities:
  • Comprehensive ability to mix audio for corporate events, conferences, panel discussions, sting awards shows and musical concerts. (A1 Role)
  • Experience in mixing broadcast & streamed events, utilizing mix-minus sends and Cedar noise reduction.
  • Balancing sound to prevent feedback and system configuration to give perfect audience audio coverage.
  • Fitting radiomics and patching stages in high pressure scenarios (A2 Role)
  • Good practical knowledge of wide range of audio and equipment, including DiGiCiCo, Yamaha and Allen & Health digital desks, with PA systems including d&b Audiotechnik and Nexo.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in the deployment of wireless Microphones & IEM systems and their frequency coordination.
  • System design using manufacturer prediction tools, (d&b Array Calc, Nexo NS1)
  • System Management and room optimisation - EQ and delay system configurations using Smaart FTT or similar tools. Configuration of d&b R1, Nexo Nemo, Lake Processing or similar.
  • A good level of understanding of audio over IP - Dante Level 2 certification an advantage
  • Audio editing abilities within a DAW environment such as Protools, Logic, Reaper or similar.
  • Playback operational skills in QLab, Playback Pro, Stream Deck + Companion.
  • Ability to setup and configure show comms (Reidel Bolero / Performer and Green-Go)
  • Strong teamwork, with an ability to work under pressure in a calm and considerate manner
  • Highly motivated self-starter with ability to research and learn new equipment and problem solve
Licences/Certificates:
  • Manual Handling/Full Category B Drivers licence desirable
  • Avixa Org Event Industry qualification or similar desirable
  • Dante Level 2 or above desirable.
Experience:
  • 4 + years working as a technician in a live event environment

NEP Group