Post Production Engineer

Company: Company 3
Position: Post Production Engineer 
Hours of Operation: Rotating Shifts: 7am-4pm / 9am - 6pm PST
Location: Vancouver, BC (On-Site)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Post Production Engineer has a solid track record working in the technical and workflow environment of a post production facility in a complex 24/7 environment. Organized, technically sound and credible, the Post Production Engineer is flexible, responsive, and a team-oriented engineer who is hands-on, a good problem solver, and exhibits a proactive and transparent style.

The Post Production Engineer demonstrates an ability to work within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, has a strong background in post production workflows, and has excellent skills in building relationships, communicating effectively, and serving the needs of others. Most importantly, the Engineer is responsive and has a propensity to get things done.

MAIN DUTIES:

The Post Production Engineer installs and maintains all Company 3 video and audio-based equipment, systems and software. Responsibilities include helping the Operations staff by setting up and explaining the proper procedures for current and future equipment and systems and assisting them in identifying areas where improvements can be made.

The Post Production Engineer works to ensure continual smooth operations of our technical systems in a rapidly changing production environment.

• Assists in planning, construction and installation of all technical systems
• Learns the basic operations of all equipment (in general) and acts a knowledge resource on select systems
• Trains operators on new software, workflows and procedures where applicable

• Works with the Company 3 Engineering team.
• Analyzes and repairs equipment and system faults in a timely fashion
• Minimizes loss of service at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision
• Performs routine maintenance and updates on all systems
• Integrates new technology into the facility
• Performs calibration on facility and client monitors and displays as required.
• Keeps abreast of constant changes in technology by investigating new systems, techniques and equipment
• Maintains and updates facility technical drawings, databases and SOPs
• Interprets and implements instructions and requests from clients and other colleagues
• Proposes ways to help improve systems and operating practices
• Communicates effectively with team members and other departments
• Is available to be on call as required
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Experience within a Post Production, animation or VFX environment in an engineering role.
• Experience in a project management or technical operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, under pressure
• Familiarity with common applications used by Post and VFX. Examples Resolve, Avid, EXD/OSD etc.
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows and Mac OS in an enterprise environment.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent teamwork skills and a proactive, helpful, and “client first” attitude.
• Adept at anticipating emerging issues then implementing tactics to address them.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional ability to adapt efficiently and effectively to a demanding and changing work environment managing flexible hours, multiple tasks, competing priorities and deadlines.

About the Company:

Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more. 

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.