AV Specialist

Company Overview:

NWN Carousel delivers AI-powered technology solutions for the modern workplace, delivered across multiple offerings. Our expertise in cloud transformation, intelligent infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed devices, visual collaboration, and cloud communications, leverages 30+ years of engineering strategic outcomes. Our proprietary Experience Management Platform (EMP) ensures seamless service delivery, real-time observability and improved uptime, efficiency, and experiences for our clients. We're a customer-obsessed team earning a 70+ Customer Net Promoter Score (NPS), and committed to a culture of innovation, integrity, and operational excellence. Our company has been recognized with hundreds of industry awards and are proud to be a 'Best Place to Work' with an 80+ Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS).

Our team of 1,050+ dedicated and talented employees deliver first-class, innovative technology solutions to more than 5,000 customers with a goal to deliver great customer and employee experiences. We offer employees a rewarding family-friendly flexible work environment where they can advance their skills and grow their careers AND we offer full-time employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for installing and troubleshooting Audio-Visual projects on client sites, support project lead by following manufacture and industry best practices, with a focus on enhancing AV skill set through industry training, and onsite mentors.

Overnight Travel up to 20%

Scope of Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities include installing, configuring, operating, disassembling, and troubleshooting audio visual equipment.

Performs production editing, routine maintenance, and inventory tracking.

Coordinates with clients on placement, integration, and ensures functionality of projectors, lighting, microphones, sound mixing, recording and video-conferencing equipment for live events and meetings.

Responds to and resolves routine questions and technical issues.

Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors.

Installing, configuring, operation, disassembling and troubleshooting audio visual equipment

Perform high level site surveys and relay client needs and environment considerations to the design team.

Staging and installation of complex multi-room Audio Visual manufacturer installations while coordinating with on-site trades, customer IT staff, and overseeing the field specialist team.

Ability to train Field Specialists on new products released to market and proper Audio-Visual standards.

Provide regular updates to the Project Manager and work with Design Engineer to ensure install is being implemented according to the SOW and proactively address potential site or design challenges with corrective resolutions.

Commission complex multi-room installations using room commissioner tool kit, or similar tools / apps.

Work with programmers to install basic room control systems, with a solid technical grasp of the installation for complex control systems.

Commission audio visual manufacturer equipment by de-bugging control system, configure video EDID tables and scalers to provide the best possible video resolution and configure DSP for the highest fidelity audio.

Provide user and technical level training on all installed systems.

Complete and submit installation and documentation checklists, including as built drawings, configuration file backups, and site photos.

Recognize and appropriately escalate client issues to proper resources in the event resolution cannot be reached, including providing detailed and immediate notification and updates to key individuals/ groups affected.

Maintain discipline and professionalism during all interactions and in all verbal or written communications.

Team contributor to overall team success and level of knowledge.

Qualifications:

Role Qualifications and Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum 4-6 years' experience as a lead on professional Audio-Visual installations.

Maintain valid driver's license.

Good driving record to ensure insurability.

Experienced with the installation and configuration of audio and video conferencing and their interpolation into a variety of room environments and larger Audio-Visual installations.

Complete understanding of Audio-Visual network requirements within larger networks.

Knowledge of VoIP and analog (POTS) phone systems.

Basic IP networking expertise and or education.

Crestron Digital Media & NVX Certified, with a strong knowledge of the range of Crestron equipment and Toolbox software.

Biamp Tesira Certified, with a strong knowledge of gain structure, and room acoustics.

Infocomm CTS-I Certified, with a strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

OSHA Certified, with a strong knowledge of structure requirements and safety concerns.

Must be able to work independently, as well as, in a team environment and communicate daily install objectives to the field specialist while focusing on the full project timeline.

Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills to diagnose and repair existing Audio-Visual issues, and proactively inspect and address concerns for new installs.

Possess outstanding and consistent technical skills in areas of Audio-Visual design, signal flow, structural integrity, custom terminations, control and DSP programming, and networking.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed to team well with customers, sales, and service delivery team members.

Ability to work in a high stress environment.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

NWN Carousel is an Equal Opportunity Employer: NWN Carousel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law.

At NWN Carousel, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being in and out of work. This includes medical, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), income protection through disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. Enjoy unlimited PTO, paid company holidays, hybrid/remote work, paid bonding leave for eligible employees, employee discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additional offerings include accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverages, legal and identity theft protection, pet insurance, supplemental life insurances, referral bonuses, charitable donation matching, and allowances for eligible roles. Join a team that values .