The Head Technician, also known as the Head of Tech, is responsible for keeping the studio equipment functional and up-to-date, and buying new equipment when deemed necessary. In most years, they are also expected to keep the studio clean and tidy, and to help with tech at STAR gigs and external broadcasts. They are also responsible for managing the station's PPL license, and creating Myriad logins for shows.
The position used to be called the Director of Audio Engineering, with a focus on the studio equipment, and the rest of the committee helping to keep the studio tidy. Nowadays, it is more common for the Head Technician to be responsible for the studio computers, network, and web stream, as well as much of the website maintenance and content. They therefore work closely with the Head of Web.
| Year | Name | Position Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | Walker Angell | Chief Audio Engineer |
| 2012/13 | James Hardy | Director of Audio Engineering |
| 2013/14 | Ryo Yanagida | Director of Audio Engineering |
| 2014/15 | Ryo Yanagida | Director of Audio Engineering |
| 2015/16 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2016/17 | Jessy Staney | Head of Tech |
| 2017/18 | Tom Groves | Head of Tech |
| 2018/19 | Tom Groves | Head of Tech |
| 2019/20 | Emily Baxter | Head Technician |
Assistant Technician
Some committees may decide to appoint an assistant to the Head Technician. The responsibilities of the assistant are normally up to the Head Technician. Assistants are usually appointed in March, at the same time as the rest of the committee. However, in 2019/20 the assistants were appointed in September, to allow new students to apply.
| Year | Name | Position Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | Luke Hodgeman | Director of Technical Operations |
| 2018/19 | Danil Flewelling | Assistant Head of Tech |
| 2019/20 | Andrew Barron | Assistant Technician |