Football Tracking Systems Technician - Firenze

The role

The technician will prepare tracking systems at the stadium and monitor them during matches. This involves working with Electronic Performance Tracking Systems and Goal-Line Technology.

What you will do

• Check fibre connections with switches in stadium rooms and resolve connection problems
• Connect the EPTS room with the GLT/VAR van via two networks
• Set up and test communication via Dante with onsite and remote technical staff
• Confirm system functionality with Remote Support and troubleshoot as needed
• Calibrate the GLT system before the match using a checklist
• Monitor system functioning during referees' test and make necessary changes
• Carry out colorimetry correction of Ultra Motion cameras
• Monitor system functioning during the match
• Upload data requested by EPTS Remote Support at the end of the match
• Help with disassembly activities

Required qualifications

• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Time management skills
• Ability to work in a high pressure, procedural, live broadcast environment
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders in a professional and approachable manner
• Comfortable working in English (reading, writing and speaking)
• Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working hours

Nice to have

• A technical background, ideally in IT or Broadcast
• An interest in sport and/or sports analysis, with a good knowledge of football and the rules of the game
• Experience working with VT/replay technology, or live event / technical production
• Prepared to travel locally and, if required, further afield in Italy
• Driving licence

Benefits

• Technical training
• Support
• Full exposure to systems
• Development and progression opportunities

Before you apply

• Please attach your CV in English

About the company

Hawk-Eye Innovations is a company working in sports technology within the Italian Leagues and major football tournaments.