What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Operator I position at Texas A&M University?
Job Title
Technical Operator I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
Technical Operator I assists with day-to-day operations of a state-of-the-art LED volume sound stage in the Virtual Production Institute.
What You Need To Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Other Requirements and Factors: Work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends. Travel required.
Opportunities to Contribute
Planning and Implementation
Required Education and Experience
Texas A&M University’s College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) educates dancers, directors, computer graphics engineers, composers, art historians, sound technologists and more to serve our community, the nation, and the world. https://pvfa.tamu.edu/about/
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Technical Operator I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
Technical Operator I assists with day-to-day operations of a state-of-the-art LED volume sound stage in the Virtual Production Institute.
What You Need To Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Other Requirements and Factors: Work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends. Travel required.
Opportunities to Contribute
Planning and Implementation
- Assists with planning and implementation of the LED volume sound stage.
- Assists with the technical execution, reliability, and on-set operation of virtual production systems, including real-time rendering engines, data workflow and storage.
- Perform pre-shoot system checks, calibration, and validate system workflow.
- Assists with the technical execution, reliability, and on-set operation of virtual production systems, including real-time rendering engines, data workflow and storage.
- Assists with maintaining digital records and databases.
- Assists, as needed, with operation and monitoring of LED volume systems, including wall processors, render nodes, and playback servers.
- Support real-time engines (e.g., Unreal Engine) during prep, rehearsals, and live shoots.
- Coordinate with DPs, VFX supervisors, virtual art departments, and stage managers.
- May support load-ins, strike, and preventative maintenance of stage equipment.
- Maintain technical documentation, workflows, and system logs.
- Assist with development and updating of training materials.
- Assist with delivery of training sessions.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience.
- 2 years’ experience in LED stages, sound stages, VFX pipelines
- Working knowledge of:
- LED wall systems and processors
- Real-time engines (Unreal Engine strongly preferred)
- Comfortable working on live sets with high-profile talent and crews
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot under time pressure
- Experience with nDisplay, or similar media servers
- Familiarity with color science, LUTs, and HDR pipelines
- Background in VFX, game engines, and systems data pipelines
- Ability to assist with system expansion
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Knowledge of technical roles described above.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Planning and organization skills.
Texas A&M University’s College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) educates dancers, directors, computer graphics engineers, composers, art historians, sound technologists and more to serve our community, the nation, and the world. https://pvfa.tamu.edu/about/
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.