Technical Operator

College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts

Technical Operator I

Texas A&M University

College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

Job Location:

College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Technical Operator I assists with day-to-day operations of a state-of-the-art LED volume sound stage in the Virtual Production Institute.

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.

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.
• Travel required.

• Assists with planning and implementation of the LED volume sound stage.
• Assists with 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 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.

• 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.

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.