Post Production Engineer Jobs

Company: Company 3
Position: Post Production Engineer
Location: Vancouver, BC
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.

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

What You Bring

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

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.