Controls Integrator

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose
The Controls Integrator plays a vital technical role in delivering TAIT’s world-class live experiences by integrating complex systems into cohesive, functional solutions. As a member of the Integration team, this role contributes across the entire project lifecycle—from early coordination and planning through factory and site acceptance testing, culminating in final client delivery. Integration is the final step before handover, making this position essential to ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.

Operating at the intersection of technology and art, the Controls Integrator helps bring innovative shows and spectacles to life. This role blends technical execution, project coordination, and client interaction, while continuing to build foundational knowledge across TAIT’s disciplines through hands-on experience.

With growing independence and leadership, the Controls Integrator assumes responsibility for a broader range of routine integration tasks, applying technical skills and experience to meet project expectations. The role requires a solid understanding of controls and mechanical systems, proficiency in key technical areas, and the ability to lead scopes within larger projects. It also demands safe working practices, logistical awareness, and the ability to travel independently.

Over time, the Controls Integrator is expected to demonstrate increasing autonomy, technical competency, and leadership—building a strong reputation within their market and contributing meaningfully to TAIT’s collaborative, multidisciplinary project teams.

Essential Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Lead integration efforts from shop to site
• Coordinate across rigging, staging, and automation disciplines
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure system readiness
• Fulfill shop testing and setup responsibilities
• Act as technical lead for defined scopes within larger projects
• Communicate frequently with project teams about progress, risks, and technical challenges
• Represent integration in planning, estimating, and client-facing meetings
• Collaborate with internal teams on post-project activities, including maintenance and support
• Create and maintain technical documentation and inspection reports
• Contribute to internal standards and process improvements
• Participate in knowledge-sharing and contribute to team learning materials
• Promote safe working practices and uphold TAIT’s safety protocols
• Stay current with tools, technologies, and integration techniques
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to “wear many hats” as you may be asked to move between new project delivery and post installation support such as break/fix, inspections, and maintenance.
• Lead and assist in integrating new elements or projects into existing theme park environments.
• Play a key role in executing quick-turn local and regional projects.
• Remain flexible in scheduling as client needs can be unpredictable.
• Travel approximately 99 days per year.

Minimum Qualifications
To perform the essential responsibilities, individuals must have the following level of education and experience, or equivalent combination. Additionally, the following certifications, knowledge, skills, or physical requirements are necessary for the position.

• Education: GED/ High School Diploma required
• 2+ years in a controls or adjacent technical role
• Strong theatre/entertainment experience
• Experience with fabrication, rigging, hydraulics, and mechanical systems in live entertainment environments a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Technological curiosity and problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working in varied entertainment environments (e.g., shops, backstage, catwalks, cruise ships)

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift or move 70 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Must be able to pull or push 140 lbs.

Work conditions of the role:

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location
• Ability to work in “entertainment conditions” including a wide variety of working places such as shops, backstage, catwalks at height, construction areas, theme parks, and cruise ships.

#LI-AB1TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.