Serves as troubleshooter on all technical equipment problems for hearings, Senate proceedings and in the television and recording studio; locates source of the problem or breakdown; makes repairs or modifications as quickly as possible. Provides operational engineering support for Senate proceedings and other productions. Implements all phases of equipment and system installations; plans, modifies new and existing equipment systems; fabricates custom mounting and special needs devices. Troubleshooting PCs and network communication issues. Configuring servers, software, and network VLANS. Managing trouble tickets with IT technical support. Identifies improvements in equipment, operation and system design. Establishes fiber optic, analog and digital video and audio paths for video, audio, intercom and video returns; checks quality of signals; verifies equipment operation and signal levels. Installs, configures and maintains robotics systems for operators to store and recall camera shots. Configures software-based equipment such as the Senate floor and hearing audio systems, in-house routing system, PC and server based systems and telephone interface devices. Researches systems and items for purchase and maintains equipment inventory. Participates in Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning, including exercises, drills and training.