Nep Ireland - Vision Engineer

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Job Title:

Vision Engineer

Date:

2025

Management:

Senior Engineering

Dept:

NEP Ireland, Engineering

Salary:

Competitive + Benefits

Travel:

Must be willing to travel

Base:

Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow

Company Overview:

NEP Ireland, part of the global NEP Group, is a leading provider of outside broadcast and live production services, delivering high-quality content through a blend of traditional, remote, centralised and cloud-based workflows. Backed by over 30 years of international broadcast expertise and access to the world’s largest fleet of OB trucks, flypacks, studios and technical resources, NEP Ireland is supported by a global network of more than 4,000 skilled professionals operating in 24 countries. This scale, combined with cutting edge technology and experienced engineering teams, enables NEP Ireland to consistently support world class broadcast and live event productions across Ireland and beyond.

The Role

The role of Vision Engineer is an exciting position within NEP Ireland Engineering, working on a range of NEP projects with our fleet of IP, UHD and HD outside broadcast trucks, fly-pack systems, and Broadcast Centres. Under the expert guidance and mentorship of our highly experience Senior Engineering team, you will continue to grow your professional skills and experiences, with the aim of progressing to a Guarantee Vision Engineer, capable of being the lead Vision Engineer on many of our broadcast facilities.

You will work with our IP, UHD and HD outside broadcast trucks, fly-pack systems and Broadcast Centre facilities.

You will play a pivotal role as part of a team, utilising our diverse and scalable combinations of traditional, remote, centralised and cloud-based workflow, capturing, recording, broadcasting and streaming high quality content for our prestigious client base. This will be enabled by NEP broadcast centres, data centres, venue kits, truck and flypack facilities, not just in Ireland but around the world.

This position will include travel and evening/weekend working. All applicants must be prepared and able to travel internationally. Full clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

· Be part of a team responsible for vision control operations.

· Assist the Guarantee Engineer in the delivery of outside broadcasts, both at our base in Kilcoole and onsite at various locations, domestically and internationally.

· Work effectively in a team with other Vision Engineers to deliver external vision rigs on outside broadcasts.

· Assist in the build and deployment of fly-pack systems, under the guidance of a Senior Broadcast Engineer, from a client specification.

· Follow up faults and assist in the maintenance of our fleet and facilities.

· First-line fault-finding and repair of a range of broadcast and AV audio and video equipment; minimising loss of service at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing temporary workarounds.

· Interpret and implement instructions and requests from clients, producers, directors and other colleagues.

Skills / Qualifications

· Either

o HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant technical or scientific discipline;

o Vocational qualification in a media technology field; or

o Evidence of suitable in work learning and development, complimented with relevant practical and theoretical training.

· Previous experience working in outside broadcast facilities as a Trainee Engineer or Engineer would be beneficial.

· Base level knowledge of outside broadcast truck / fly pack workflow is preferred.

· Knowledge and experience IP systems would be an advantage.

· Good fault-finding skills (desirable).

· An awareness of Health & Safety.

· Desire to advance to a senior audio engineering role.

· Developing communication and client facing skills.

· Good time management skills and ability to work to very tight deadlines and a flexible attitude.

· Logical thought processes: ability to work well under pressure.

· Ability to use initiative; meticulous attention to detail; pro-active and self-motivated.

Personal Attributes

This position will have access to sensitive information and, as such, must be managed with great integrity. Professional, unbiased, and credible behaviours in this role are always essential.

Communication – the ability to speak and write so as to be clearly understood by others, using appropriate vocabulary, grammar and style.

Teamwork – a sense of team can make a significant difference in whether you meet or fail your objectives. Team meetings are required to share information, tips, leads and successes are essential. Just as important is creating and maintaining the bond across the team.

Initiative – the willingness to move things forward by taking action without needing to be asked and without due escalation.

Resilience – the ability to cope with difficulty, negotiate obstacles, to optimise performance in the face of adversity. Take rejection as a personal challenge to succeed with the next client and turn a loss into a development opportunity.

Organising Work – the ability to marshal and manage resources (people, funding, materials and support) to achieve a task. Able to manage own time efficiently and to handle multiple activities in parallel to accomplish the goals. Be conscientious and take great pride in your work.

Inquisitive – the ability to ask appropriate questions and understand the implications.

Analysis – the ability to gather relevant information, notice relationships between different pieces of information, reason from cause to effect and generate effective solutions to practical problems.

Interpersonal Sensitivity – the ability to recognise clearly and accurately others’ points of view, feelings and needs and the willingness to take these into account.

Integrity – the willingness to adhere to social, ethical, professional and organisational standards. Be respectful and listen to others.

Achievement Orientation – the determination to set oneself and meet high standards, exceeding norms and expectations.

Judgement – the ability to be rational, objective and unbiased when making decisions or taking action.

Visionary – the ability to demonstrate personal commitment to Company goals in an energetic way so as to motivate others and create an environment where the core values are realised.

The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee.

The job description may be altered to reflect the business needs of the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person