AES Broadcast Technician
Core
Specialized broadcast power support for live sports and media productions, managing generators, temperature control, and power distribution for high-profile events.
Role type
Senior IC broadcast power technician
Builds
Reliable power infrastructure for live sports and media events (NFL, NBA, golf, college sports) for networks like ESPN, NBC, and CBS
Domain
Energy solutions / Live event production / Power distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Generator installation, commissioning, and repair; HVAC and chiller maintenance; Electrical distribution equipment servicing; Schematic and wiring diagram reading; Load calculation (tonnage/kW); OSHA/EPA safety compliance; Client-facing communication
Preferred skills
Experience with major sports network site setups; TWIC card or DOT medical card; Remote operations center interface
Technologies
Diesel engines, gas engines, OFA systems, microgrid & storage, HVAC equipment, electrical distribution equipment
Responsibilities
Install, commission, service, and repair generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, and HVAC systems; Troubleshoot equipment failures on-site and in service centers; Calculate nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements; Interface with remote operations center to prevent failures; Serve as primary client-facing representative for broadcast technical managers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC