Events Sys Eng Ii

Events Sys Eng II (EP), Event ProductionsJob ID: ******* | Amazon.com Services LLCThis production/system engineer role will be in charge of both the health and maintenance of the production systems as well as the operation of the production systems during events.On the production engineer side, a successful candidate will have a strong background in onsite production support, being able to design, program and operate live events ranging from ballroom style meetings to concerts and special events.Candidates should have a diverse background as a live production engineer demonstrating deep systems knowledge, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to keep calm, focused and confident in a production environment.A successful candidate will have an impeccable focus and drive to constantly improve the customer experience.For the systems engineer piece, the candidate will manage large production overhaul and maintenance projects, both planned and unplanned.When troubleshooting, the System Engineer will evaluate the risks and determine optimal solutions, acting on what can be solved immediately and escalating what requires management oversight.The System Engineer must be able to support operational engineers when systemic problems arise and proactively devise efficiency improvements to prevent issues before they occur.Production technologies require systematic backup systems so that a buffer is created and the end customer will hopefully never notice a problem.This requires a deep understanding of the systems to quickly identify root cause and offer efficient solutions to maintain production stability.Key job responsibilitiesDirectly responsible for the health and success of all the production equipment located within the venue, and operating each event that takes place.Work with the rest of the System Engineers and Production Engineers within the Event Production organization to ensure that the quality of the systems and operating procedures remain of bar-raising quality.Promptly, thoroughly, professionally communicate with team, customers, and business partners.Proactively engage with the production team to pursue process improvements.Search out opportunities to help others improve skill sets and knowledge base.Contribute as a subject matter expert in the field of audio/visual production.Design, program and operate live events with autonomy, taking the customer's ideas and delivering a bar-raising product.Ensure industry best practices are followed with a safety-first mindset.Pre-eventEvent setup and technical coordination of assigned systems.Recommend technical resource scheduling for equipment and labor script.Thorough testing of equipment use cases ahead of event.Clear communication with all team members.Event executionOperational technical services for assigned events.Optimizing systems for the best quality attainable.Technical leadership of vendor engineers when required.Dynamically flex to client needs and changes.Post-eventAssist with strike of event space(s), ensuring correct equipment handling and storage.Participate in post-event feedback discussions/surveys.This is a full time, 40-hour week position with adaptive event hours (not necessarily normal business hours).Travel to cities throughout the US is expected, approximately 25% of the time during the first year, with potential travel to cover other venues regionally.A day in the life: This engineer will keep a weekly schedule of standard maintenance, work with onsite event coordinators and producers to plan for and execute events, coordinate additional staffing with third-party vendors, and communicate regularly with the rest of the team members to stay connected to the overall team status.About the teamEvent Productions Large Production Venue team of engineers and system engineers work daily with the installed production equipment, helping plan and execute each event within the space.They also work closely with event producers and production management.Basic Qualifications3+ years of Windows Server technologies: AD, DFS, Print Services, SCCM experience4+ years of technical support experience4+ years of corporate setting Windows, Mac or Linux Operating systems support experienceBachelor's degree in IT, computer science or equivalent2+ years in an entertainment / film / television / theatre production environment.Preferred Qualifications3+ years of supporting a windows server environment experienceExperience supporting video conference and teleconference equipmentExperience with SMPTE **** and Grass Valley systems.Comfortable with all production mediums; Audio, Lighting, Video, etc.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visitfor more information.If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.The base pay for this position ranges from $54,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $122,200/year in our highest geographic market.Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Amazon is a total compensation company.Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.For more information, please visit.This position will remain posted until filled.Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.Posted:December 18, **** (Updated about 3 hours ago)#J-*****-Ljbffr