TECHICAL ENGINEER

OVERVIEW

DEPARTMENT

Audio Engineering

Job description

The Tech Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing all technical systems and equipment, ensuring the seamless operation of audio, visual, lighting, and other technical aspects of live events. This role requires a strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with various teams to deliver exceptional event experiences. The Tech Engineer plays a key role in ensuring all technical systems run efficiently, from setup to breakdown, ensuring that events go smoothly and meet the highest standards.

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB LOCATION

Diriyah, Riyadh

WORK SETTING

Field Based

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Equipment Setup & Configuration: Set up, configure, and test all technical equipment for live events, ensuring sound, lighting, and video systems meet event specifications and troubleshoot any issues before the event begins.

Live Event Support & Operation: Operate and monitor technical systems during live events, providing real-time troubleshooting and technical support to ensure seamless coordination.

System Maintenance & Calibration: Perform regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of technical systems to keep them in optimal working condition and minimize downtime.

Collaboration with Event Teams: Work with production teams, artists, sound engineers, and technical staff to meet event technical requirements and ensure smooth coordination between departments.

Inventory & Equipment Management: Maintain an organized inventory of technical equipment, ensuring functionality and coordinating necessary repairs, replacements, or upgrades.

Event Setup & Breakdown: Assist with the setup and breakdown of technical equipment before and after events, ensuring safe handling and proper storage for future use.

Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations during the setup, operation, and breakdown of technical systems and conduct risk assessments when needed.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain records of equipment usage, maintenance, and repairs and provide reports on technical issues and equipment performance to the senior technical manager.

Continuous Learning & Development: Stay updated on the latest trends in event technology and technical systems and participate in training to improve knowledge and skills.

Education & Training

Degree or certification in Audio Engineering, Event Production, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

3+ years of experience in technical event production, with a focus on live sound, lighting, and video systems.

Knowledge & Experience

Technical Expertise.
Industry Knowledge.
Technical Competence.
Event Production Knowledge.
System Knowledge.
Core Knowledge.

Skills & Abilities

Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in operating, configuring, and troubleshooting audio, lighting, and video systems for live events.

Problem Solving: Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues during events to minimize disruption.

Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills for working effectively with event coordinators, artists, and technical teams.

Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain high-quality technical performance by ensuring all equipment is set up and operating correctly.

Time Management: Skilled in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and ensuring timely setup and breakdown of technical systems.

Health & Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety protocols related to technical equipment handling and event production.

Adaptability: Flexible and able to adapt to changing conditions and unexpected challenges during live events.

Technical Documentation: Ability to maintain detailed records of equipment usage, maintenance, and repairs.

Working Conditions

9 Hours ( +/- 90 minutes)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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