Job Description

About Us

PSI was established in 1996 to raise and develop the standard of production within the performing arts and entertainment sectors in Ireland. Since then, we have provided technical solutions that meet the growing demand within the corporate, arts and entertainment industries for high-quality events delivery.

Our dedicated departments provide expertise in audio, lighting, rigging and training. We exceed expectations by paying close attention to the details of each project and always upholding the highest levels of professionalism. Through this approach, we have established PSI as Ireland's principal technical production company.

About the Role:

Based at PSI Belfast, the Service Engineer will be a member of the PSI technical team. The main purpose of the position is to carry out repairs and maintenance of PSI's equipment and those of PSI's clients, when requested.

The Service Engineer will play a vital part in the efficient and speedy turnaround of faulty equipment and the overall smooth running of PSI's technical operations and conduct proactive and reactive maintenance and fault finding on a range of equipment, including:

Repair cable assemblies and circuitry including component level diagnostics and repair. Maintain repair logs for equipment and book faulty equipment into repair to ensure stock levels remain accurate In our busy hire departments. Design and fabricate custom projects and touring solutions for equipment in conjunction with project managers Service moving lights, lighting consoles and power distribution units Manage your own time and workflow, liaising with other members of staff as appropriate to meet deadlines Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers regarding complex problems and warranty repairs.
In order to succeed in this role, you'll have previous experience of soldering and using power tools and be a logical thinker with fundamental electronics and electrical knowledge, however we are keen to hear from candidates with different backgrounds about what they feel they could bring to the role.

About you in the role

You'll have prior experience working in a maintenance or repair role, either in a workshop environment or on site. Excellent attention to detail and high standards of workmanship. You'll be able to effectively form and maintain relationships, working both on your own and as a member of our friendly team. You'll have great problem-solving skills and be able to adapt quickly to the changing demands of our industry. Ability to follow company H&S procedures and safe systems of work.

Desirable

Familiarity with lighting consoles and moving lights. Manufacturer specific moving light maintenance training. To investigate any recurring problems in equipment and compile reports for the directors and technical team. To perform any hardware or software upgrades deemed necessary to PSI's equipment. Experience in entertainment hoists. Experience using rental management software. Electrical/PAT testing qualifications. To carry out LOLER tests for PSI and clients. To assist on prep of moving lights in busy times. To perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the director.

Personnel Specification:

(E=Essential; D=Desirable)

Education / Experience:

Third level education to HNC standard or higher in electronic or electrical engineering (E) Or: A minimum of three years' experience in servicing lighting, electronic or electrical equipment (E) Experience of LOLER testing (D)

Knowledge / Skills:

An in-depth knowledge in the operation and repair of lighting/theatrical equipment (E) Ability to identify faults in lighting systems and equipment quickly, logically, and efficiently (D) Basic electronics and PCB knowledge. (E) Computer literate and experience of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Outlook. (E)

Personal Attributes / Disposition:

Good spoken and written English (E) Good interpersonal skills and discretion with confidential information (E) Ability to work with people at all levels of the business (D) Ability to work well alone and within a team (E) Ability to work on own initiative and able to organise and prioritise tasks efficiently (E) Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure, often juggling several tasks at once (E)

Circumstances:

Flexible working hours (E) Some evening or weekend work will be necessary where the problem / task demands it (E) Must have a valid driving licence and access to a car (E)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/06/2025
Reference ID: SE25