Technical Operator I

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

• 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.

Program Coordination and Support

• 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.

Training Management

• Assist with development and updating of training materials.

• Assist with delivery of training sessions.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of technical roles described above.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Planning and organization skills.

Who We Are

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. 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

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues ( which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Int egrity , 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.