Football Tracking Systems Technician - Firenze

This role prepares and monitors the Electronic Performance Tracking System (EPTS) and Goal-Line Technology (GLT) at stadiums during matches, with the majority of work taking place on-site at stadiums in Firenze and further opportunities for travel across Italy and Europe. The role is freelance and casual, with work likely to be mostly on weekends and some midweek fixtures. It offers an entry-level route into full-time employment with Hawk-Eye Innovations and forms part of a dedicated and dynamic team supporting Serie A and Serie B, with possible work at tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

• Check that there is a fibre connection with all the switches in the stadium rooms and resolve problems by re-establishing connections where necessary.
• Connect the EPTS room with the GLT/VAR van via the two networks.2 and.3.
• Set up and test communication via Dante with the Replay Operator, Assistant Replay Operator, Video Technical Guarantee onsite and Technical Guarantee at the Remote Centre.
• Confirm with EPTS and GLT Remote Support that the system is working correctly and follow provisions arising from this for troubleshooting.
• Calibrate the GLT system before the match, following the relevant checklist and carrying out all necessary tests to verify its reliability and precision.
• Monitor the correct functioning of the system during the referees' test approximately two hours before the match and make necessary changes in case of problems or imperfections.
• Carry out, with the support of camera control, the colourimetry correction of the Ultra Motion cameras on the goal line (UM1 and UM2), ensuring they are as similar as possible to the broadcast cameras.
• Monitor the correct functioning of the system during the match, intervening with the help of the onsite news station in case of problems.
• At the end of the match, upload all data requested by EPTS Remote Support, then help the Video Technical Guarantee and GLT Operator with disassembly activities.

• Bright and enterprising with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Time management skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, procedural, live broadcast environment.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders in a professional and approachable manner with attention to good communication.
• Comfortable working in English (reading, writing and speaking) as interaction with colleagues from other countries may be required.
• Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working hours.
• Willing and able to work throughout the football season, including match day shifts arriving up to 6 hours before kick-off and finishing up to 1 hour after game completion, with possible presence on setup days before match day.

• 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 or technical production.
• Prepared to travel locally and, if required, further afield in Italy.
• Driving licence.

• On-site at stadiums in Firenze, with further opportunities for travel across Italy and Europe.
• Work is likely to be mostly on weekends with some midweek fixtures.

• Starting from €130 daily rate, based on experience.

• Technical training, support and full exposure to Hawk-Eye systems.
• Encouragement of development and progression to help make an impact.
• Entry-level route into full-time employment with Hawk-Eye Innovations.
• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience and play a role in major football events, including potential work on tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.