Network & Controls Technician

This position is responsible for delivering high-quality installations across a variety of technology systems, including:

• Low-voltage infrastructure
• Enterprise networking
• Audiovisual systems
• Live streaming systems
• Building automation controls
• Integrated security systems

The ideal candidate has experience with network configuration, structured cabling, control system programming, live streaming workflows, audio and video signal processing, and Q-SYS platform deployment.

This role combines technical programming, field installation, system commissioning, and customer support while maintaining ComtineoAV’s standards for quality, safety, and professionalism.

Essential ResponsibilitiesSystems Integration & Installation

• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot low-voltage cabling, including:
• Cat6
• Cat6A
• Fiber-optic cabling
• Associated low-voltage infrastructure
• Install and commission commercial:
• Audiovisual systems
• Live streaming systems
• Building control systems
• Security systems
• Networking systems
• Mount and install integrated technology equipment, including:
• Displays
• Cameras
• Speakers
• Microphones
• Control panels
• Projectors
• Equipment racks
• Streaming equipment
• Other related devices
• Install and configure network-connected microphones, cameras, amplifiers, speakers, control devices, and I/O endpoints.
• Read and interpret:
• Blueprints
• Wiring diagrams
• Network drawings
• System schematics
• Project documentation
• Perform equipment rack fabrication, cable management, labeling, and documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Safely and responsibly use company-provided:
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Testing equipment
• Ladders
• Personnel lifts
• Work safely from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and elevated work areas while following OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area at customer locations and company facilities.

Network Configuration & Systems Programming

• Configure and troubleshoot:
• Managed network switches
• Routers
• VLANs
• IP addressing
• Power over Ethernet devices
• Enterprise network infrastructure
• Configure network-connected audiovisual, live streaming, security, building automation, and control system devices.
• Program, configure, and commission integrated control systems.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot:
• Control logic
• Automation sequences
• User interfaces
• Configure room control functions for:
• Lighting
• Displays
• Projectors
• Motorized shades
• Cameras
• Audio systems
• Other connected devices
• Configure cloud-connected systems for:
• Remote monitoring
• Diagnostics
• Firmware updates
• System management
• Update firmware and maintain current software revisions across deployed systems.
• Configure network bandwidth, multicast, Quality of Service, and other settings required to support AV-over-IP and live streaming applications.
• Diagnose issues involving:
• Network performance
• Connectivity
• IP addressing
• Device discovery
• System communication
• Create and maintain accurate:
• Network diagrams
• Device inventories
• IP address schedules
• Programming documentation

Q-SYS & Audiovisual Integration

Deploy, configure, program, commission, and troubleshoot Q-SYS integrated systems, including:

• Q-SYS Core processors
• Q-SYS Designer Software projects
• Digital signal processing
• Audio routing and mixing
• Equalization and feedback suppression
• Audio processing
• Video switching and distribution
• AV-over-IP and networked media systems
• Live streaming and recording workflows
• Room control systems
• Touch panel user interfaces
• Lighting control integration
• Display and projector control
• Motorized shade integration
• Camera integration and control
• Microphone and speaker systems
• Networked AV endpoints
• Amplifiers and I/O devices
• Cloud management platforms
• Remote monitoring and diagnostics
• Firmware and system updates

Configure, deploy, and support conferencing platforms, including:

• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Zoom Rooms
• Google Meet, Q-SYS & Control Systems
• Q-SYS Platform
• Q-SYS Designer Software
• Touch panel programming
• Building control systems
• Cloud management platforms
• Remote monitoring and diagnostics

Audio, Video & Streaming

• Digital signal processing
• Audio system commissioning
• Live streaming and recording
• Streaming encoders and decoders
• Video production switchers
• Multi-camera production
• RTMP, RTSP, SRT, NDI, and HLS
• AV-over-IP
• Video distribution
• Video switching
• Digital signage

Networking & Infrastructure

• Enterprise networking
• TCP/IP
• VLAN configuration
• Managed switch configuration
• Routing and switching
• Quality of Service
• Multicast networking
• Power over Ethernet
• Ethernet infrastructure
• Fiber optics
• Structured cabling

Conferencing, Security & Building Systems

• Conferencing systems
• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Zoom Rooms
• Google Meet
• Security systems
• Access control
• Building control systems

Documentation & Support

• System documentation
• Device inventories
• Network diagrams
• IP address schedules
• Programming documentation
• Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work from ladders, scaffolding, and personnel lifts.
• Work in:
• Construction environments
• Equipment rooms
• Ceiling spaces
• Confined spaces
• Use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and laptops for extended periods.
• Bend, kneel, crawl, climb, reach, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Safely operate and maintain company-provided tools and equipment.
• Travel daily to Office/Shop in Valparaiso, IN or to customer job sites within a one- to two-hour radius of Valparaiso, Indiana, including locations throughout Chicagoland. Hotel accommodations provided when applicable.
• Work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends to support:
• Live events
• System cutovers
• Service needs
• Scheduled installations
• Troubleshooting

• Three or more years of experience installing and commissioning commercial systems in one or more of the following areas:
• Audiovisual systems
• Control systems
• Networking
• Live streaming
• Building automation
• Security
• Low-voltage infrastructure
• Experience configuring enterprise IP networks.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking.
• Experience with:
• Managed network switches
• Routers
• VLANs
• IP addressing
• Power over Ethernet
• Experience with structured cabling installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of commercial low-voltage installation practices and applicable safety standards.
• Experience programming or configuring integrated control systems.
• Experience configuring audio, video, conferencing, or live streaming systems.
• Experience using:
• Power tools
• Hand tools
• Testing equipment
• Ladders
• Cable certification tools
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Construction drawings
• Wiring diagrams
• Network diagrams
• Technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Q-SYS Designer Software programming and deployment.
• Q-SYS Level 1, Level 2, Control 101, or higher certification.
• Experience with:
• DSP configuration
• Audio tuning
• Gain structure
• Equalization
• Acoustic troubleshooting
• Experience with Dante audio networking.
• Experience with AV-over-IP and networked video technologies.
• Experience configuring:
• Live streaming encoders
• Video switchers
• Recording systems
• Cloud streaming platforms
• Experience supporting multi-camera live productions.
• Familiarity with streaming and media transport protocols, including:
• RTMP
• RTSP
• SRT
• NDI
• HLS
• Experience with:
• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Zoom Rooms
• Google Meet
• Experience with commercial security and access control systems.
• Experience with building automation or building management systems.
• Experience designing or configuring touch panel user interfaces.
• CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Manufacturer certifications in networking, control systems, audiovisual systems, security, building automation, or streaming technologies.

Technical Skills

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• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance