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The Role Summary
As a Production Engineer, you will be setting up and operating audio-visual and lighting equipment to deliver technical production services within the events and entertainment industry for a range of clients across multiple sectors.

• Prep and test equipment ready for events
• Load vans or trucks and travel to events
• Set up and troubleshoot audio, video, and lighting systems
• Operate audio, video, and lighting systems
• Work individually or as a team
• Work closely with a client to understand expectations and requirements
• Perform basic repairs on equipment and cabling.
• Participate in job planning and system design.
• Participate in Electrical and LOLER testing

A Production Engineer will be expected to work across all disciplines, working as a team to deliver an event. However, we know many people will have specialisms within the general role, the expected knowledge of these specialisms is detailed below.

Audio Engineer:
• Knowledge of basic audio principles – e.g, acoustics, waveforms
• Good working knowledge of operation, set up & safe use of speaker systems owned & hired by d&b solutions, including associated software.
• Good working knowledge of audio consoles owned & hired by d&b solutions - Yama-ha, Midas, DiGiCo. • Mixing skills - Basic musical understanding and the ability to critically listen to audio.
• Understanding of radio technology for the entertainment industry.
• Awareness of noise at work regulations & the effect of exposure to noise for all team members & the public.

Video Engineer:
• Knowledge of basic video principles – e.g. video formats, resolutions, signal flow, EDID.
• Good working knowledge of operation, set up and safe use of projection and screen systems owned by d&b solutions – Barco, Canon
• Good working knowledge of the operation of image processing and transmission systems – Barco, Extron, Lightware, Kramer, Analog Way.
• Understanding of media servers, video production and playback systems inc. QLab, ProPresenter, Watchout, Disguise, vMix.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint & Apple Keynote
• Basic understanding of video codecs and file formats/wrappers
• Understanding of live streaming encoders Lighting Engineer
• Knowledge of basic lighting systems & optical theory.
• Good working knowledge of operation, set up & safe use of lighting systems (generic and intelligent) owned & hired by d&b solutions.
• Understanding of lighting control systems inc. DMX, 1-12V.
• Sound understanding of rigging systems and safe working practices.
• To carry out your duties and responsibilities in a manner that always reflects the Core Values of the business.

• Friendly, personable, positive approach Proactive, resourceful, and able to use own initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively alongside team members.
• Happy working in a fast-paced, challenging and client-facing environment
• Willing and able to travel throughout the UK and overseas
• Be able to work flexibly, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• To remain calm under pressure and stay true to our values in challenging environments
• Willing and prepared to take ownership
• Interested in and comfortable using technology
• Maintain a good level of fitness suitable for the industry.

• Driving Licence
• Have good communication & organisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good time management
• Ability to problem solve
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard audio, video, and lighting systems 
• Understanding of power distribution systems; BS7909 Desirable

Qualifications/experience:
• 3 years of demonstrable industry experience
• IPAF (desirable)
• Rigging certificate or experience

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