Technical Specialist, Integration

AKJOHNSTON Group LLC • Full-time • La Mirada, California, United States • $34 - $37 / hour • 1m ago

Job Summary

The Technical Specialist, Integration is a key facilitator for electronics, technology, audio, video, lighting, robotics, animatronics, controls, and computer systems in both temporary and permanent applications. This role supports fabrication, integration, installation, live event operation, and technical services while ensuring high‑quality, client‑driven results in the following areas of Detailed Work:

Fabrication and Integrated Build Support

Strategic planning of controls, outputs, and effects for builds.
Design, planning, and integration of electrical, data, LED, robotics, animatronics, and show control systems.
CAD drawings, assembly documents, closeout documentation, and data sheets.
Electrical wiring for power systems; data wiring for control systems; battery integration for remote systems.
Integration of control, sensor, and triggering devices.
Soldering, splicing, and setting chips, boards, and cables.
Wiring components within builds.
Some metal and millwork.

Integrated Audio-Visual, Lighting & Control (AVLC) Services

Install, operate, test, and troubleshoot audio, video, lighting, control, networking, and associated power-distribution systems, including low-voltage systems under 30V, nominal 120V line voltage, battery-powered systems, temporary generator/distribution systems, and multi-phase power systems.. Notwithstanding the foregoing, work shall be completed within the assigned project scope, training, and applicable licensing requirements pursuant to the California Contractors State License Board.
Interpret and execute work from system drawings, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, wiring diagrams, rack layouts, signal-flow documentation, specifications, installation details, and project scope. Verify that equipment is installed in accordance with approved layouts, documentation, manufacturer requirements, and project standards.
Terminate, label, test, document, and verify network, audio, video, lighting, and control cabling. Perform basic system patching, signal verification, commissioning support, and troubleshooting in accordance with project standards, manufacturer requirements, and industry best practices.
Demonstrate working knowledge of Ethernet networking and AV networking technologies, including IP addressing, VLANs, PoE, managed switches, Dante, AES67, AV-over-IP transport, and basic network troubleshooting sufficient to support system integration and commissioning activities.
Install, configure, patch, and troubleshoot lighting and show-control infrastructure, including DMX, Art-Net, sACN, CRMX, and related control and distribution equipment.
Fabricate and integrate equipment racks, including device installation, internal wiring, power distribution, grounding, cable management, labeling, dressing, and point-to-point signal verification in accordance with established .
Install and align projection and display systems, including screens, projectors, mounts, playback equipment, and content-control systems. Gather, verify, test, and prepare event media such as PowerPoint, Keynote, and video files as required.
Perform basic AVLC-related rigging and mounting work within the technician’s training, certification, project scope, and applicable safety requirements.
Conduct field surveys and identify installation conflicts, unforeseen conditions, scope discrepancies, equipment substitutions, and deviations from project documentation. Promptly communicate findings to the Project Manager and engineering team before proceeding with affected work.
Maintain accurate field documentation, including redlines, cable identifiers, device locations, equipment substitutions, field modifications, and installation changes required to support complete and accurate as-built documentation.
Maintain OSHA-10 certification, current aerial-lift certification, and current fall-protection training, and comply with all company, project, manufacturer, and regulatory safety requirements while working in fabrication facilities, active construction sites, elevated environments, and live-event settings. OSHA-30 certification is required for personnel assigned responsibility for directing crews, coordinating field activities, or serving as the designated site lead.

Event Production, Staging, Rigging, Power & Tech Services

Technical lead for load‑ins, load‑outs, and onsite AV operations.
Operation of flawless audio‑visual systems at live events and exhibits.
Coordinate logistics, production timelines, and program orders.
Setting, striking, staging design, planning, and implementation.
Work within stressful conditions, strict deadlines, and irregular hours.

Inventory, Maintenance & Quality Assurance/Control (QA/QC)

Maintain neat, organized inventory and properly labeled cases.
Perform basic QC and setup of AV equipment (mics, speakers, LED tiles, projectors, lighting, cables).
Test and resolve equipment issues.
Suggest equipment additions to inventory.

Supervision, Training & Collaboration