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Job title / Senior Product SpecialistLocation / Lititz, Pennsylvania
Reports to / Chief Operating Officer
Core Competencies:
• Business Acumen
• Commitment to Excellence
• Commitment to Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communication
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Willingness to Change
Accountabilities:
· Partnering with Project Management, Product Development Management and Business Development Management to provide specialist expertise and answer technical and design questions regarding products
· Maintain strong knowledge of Pyrotek’s products/services as well as those of key competitors (including core functionality, artistic performance and technical specifications) in order to enable Pyrotek to demonstrate how product/services can meet and exceed customer expectations, delivering value and strengthening client engagement and satisfaction
· Conducts detailed product demonstrations, supportpre-sale activities and assist in client project execution, where required
· Assist in the development and delivery of training in relation to the company’s products/services to warehouse technicians and road
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide timely and knowledgeable product support (design, usage, limitations, maintenance, field and shop repair) to Project Managers, Business Development, Sales, Operations and R&D
· Provide product support and tools to Project Managers, Product Development managers and Business Development managers and other staff that will drive sales
· Create pick lists as required by Project Managers and COO
· Partners with Project Management, Product Development Management, Facilities and Operations Management and COO to recommend equipment procurement and researches, sources and completes procurement as required
· Provide Aqua, Laser and Special Effects technical support and advice to our road crew, project management, product development management, business development and facilities teams
· Maintain a detailed understanding of all NFPA requirements as it pertains to Special Effects and CDRH and FAA requirements for Lasers.
· Assist in the training and certification of Road or Shop technicians with a goal of making them completely self-sufficient at managing and repairing Pyrotek’s equipment
· Advise the senior leadership on new market trends that may impact our equipment and product lines. Help build the business case to acquire new assets when appropriate.
· Assist the facilities management team with day-to-day management of Pyrotek’s equipment as directed by the Facility Manager, Operations.
· Work collaboratively across the organization to achieve team and company goals
· Ensure that the above activities are conducted in a manner consistent with the Company’s Core Values and lead by example in this respect when dealing with the Company’s shop staff and road crews.
Professional Qualifications:
· Successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ professional laser display and/or installation experience encompassing system/show design and laser maintenance in addition to complementary experience in staging, lighting, sound, event production and show control technology, or experience in a closely analogous discipline
· At least 5 years of professional pyrotechnic experience encompassing system and show design in addition to complementary experience in staging, lighting, sound, event production and show control technology
· Or prior experience within the concert touring, television broadcast, professional theme park, theater or corporate industry in a technical capacity (electrical, mechanical, special effects, pyrotechnics, lasers) preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Pyrotechnic License, theatrical/proximity preferred
· Good understanding of pyrotechnic, flame, cryogenics and atmospheric effects and related safety considerations
· Solid technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills with electronics and electrical control systems
· Practical knowledge of electrical testing equipment to diagnose problems
· Experience with show control systems –Pangolin, Beyond, MIDI , SYMPTE, DMX, address and control protocols
· Understanding of Pyro Control Systems
· Good understanding of optics
· Proficiency in computer sequencing and control software
· Mechanical aptitude
· Advance plumbing or fabrication skills
· Problem solving skills
· Awareness of health and safety issues at all times
Personal Qualifications:
· Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure,
· Self-motivated
· Positive attitude contributing to a positive work environment
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all departments within the organization and with our customers
· Entrepreneurial spirit
· Embraces change
· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
· Ability to calculate mathematical equations
· Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls, special events, training, and on-call maintenance
· Attention to detail
· Aligned with the organizations core values: Be Excellent, Be Creative, Be Professional, Be Engaged and Be Passionate.