Mechanical Integrator - TAIT Towers

TAIT Towers is the Market Leader in designing, constructing, and delivering world-class solutions for live experiences.

Whether it's creating awe-inspiring spectaculars, complex touring stages, theatre engineering solutions, brand activations or cruise ship installations, TAIT delivers world-class solutions for live experiences. With its proprietary entertainment automation platform, custom-made products, and creative engineering, TAIT's cutting-edge offerings continue to advance industry standards and exceed client expectations. As a global network of over 900 employees in 14 office locations, TAIT has worked on projects in over 30 countries, all 7 continents and even outer space.  TAIT's diverse group of clients include Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, The Metropolitan Opera House, NASA, National Geographic, Beyoncé and The Olympics.

Position Purpose

An integrator, much like the title suggests, is tasked with making multiple elements work together as one cohesive system. A key technical role, an integrator also has essential responsibilities in project coordination, especially focused on project sites around the world. As the final step in the project process, integration is key to high-quality delivery before system handover to the client. An integrator exists on the uniquely TAIT line between technology and art, helping to create the best shows and spectacles in the world.

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Coordinates integration of disparate elements into one cohesive project
• Comprises part of the installation team, ultimately implementing technology on-site for the customer
• Fulfills shop testing and setup responsibilities, especially for complex elements
• Communicates frequently with rest of the project team about tasks and risks
• Maintains a basic understanding of all integration-related technical fields
• Works closely with service & support on post-project work
• Promotes and contributes to internal standards and processes
• Stays well organized and pays close attention to details
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company
• To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Competencies

Behavioral competencies that are critical to effective performance:

• Plays key technical role throughout the project lifecycle
• Develops an expert knowledge of one or more integration-related technical fields
• Establishes and cultivates good relationships with clients, stagehands, electricians, ironworkers, project managers, and many other personnel
• Technological Curiosity  
• Quality and Excellence in Workmanship 
• Confidence and Humility 
• Flexibility
• "How Can I Help?" Teamwork Mentality 

 Minimum Qualifications

To perform the essential responsibilities, individuals must have the following level of education and experience, or equivalent combination. Additionally, the following certifications, knowledge, skills, or physical requirements are necessary for the position. 

• Formal Technical Background
• Theater/Entertainment Experience
• Strong written skills
• Ability to Travel & Work in "Entertainment Conditions"
• Willingness to travel on average 100 days per year, project dependent

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift or move 70 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Must be able to pull or push 140 lbs.

Work conditions of the role are:

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location
• Ability to work in "entertainment conditions" including a wide variety of working places such as shops, backstage, catwalks at height, construction areas, theme parks, and cruise ships.