ELV Technician - Audio Visual Events

JOB PURPOSE: To provide effective maintenance, repair, installation, and live support services covering building services ELV assets, temporary event infrastructure, and advanced Audio-Visual (AV) equipment.

• ELV & System Assets: Battery systems, access control systems, camera-controlled lighting systems, UPS systems, and specialized control systems.
• Diagnostics & Integration: ELV fault finding and fault diagnosis, functional testing, network fault finding, RS232/485 fault finding, Modbus fault finding, and testing/checking sensor input/output signals. Use a laptop to connect to systems for real-time fault diagnosis and signal mapping.
• Events & AV Production: Act as the technical backbone for on-site live events, exhibitions, and activations. Set up, calibrate, and operate staging audio systems, high-resolution LED walls, projection mapping systems, media servers, and lighting consoles.
• Event Power & Networking: Deploy temporary low-voltage infrastructure, including fiber optic patches, Cat6 structural cabling, high-density Wi-Fi access points, and dedicated event VLANs to ensure seamless data connectivity for live streams, registration systems, and interactive event tech.
• Response & Support: First Line Response to help desk calls for failure/breakdown of ELV systems on site, as well as rapid, immediate troubleshooting during live show hours to prevent signal drops or equipment downtime.
• Power Systems: Ensuring good working order of electrical lighting and power systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all works are carried out in line with Company Procedures and Policies, Health and Safety, Control of Hazardous materials (in line with COSHH regulations), PPE, and specific event venue/rigging safety protocols.
• Schedule: Work days to be advised (flexible based on event calendars).

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Good analytical skills, fault-finding skills, and attention to detail with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, manuals, line diagrams, and AV signal flow charts.
• AV Technical Stack: Hands-on proficiency with digital/analog audio mixers, video switchers (e.g., Barco, Blackmagic, Analog Way), LED processors (e.g., NovaStar), and media players.
• Event Networking: Strong understanding of network switch configurations, IP addressing, and bandwidth management native to live events.
• Change batteries/maintain wet cell battery systems, test batteries.
• Change fittings like-for-like, change power sockets like-for-like (including temporary distribution boxes for events).
• Knowledge of operation/setting to work of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Manually lift 25kg weight (essential for loading, unloading, and deploying heavy event/AV gear).
• Ability to remain calm and troubleshoot effectively under intense, live-event pressure.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Proficiency in use of computer — Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and specialized AV/network diagnostic software.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least 5 years of work experience carrying out hard services maintenance work within a commercial building services environment, with at least 2 years of direct experience in the live events, exhibitions, or AV rental industries.
• Must hold a recognized Diploma applicable for electrical building services systems or electronic engineering.
• Completed electrical or electronics-based apprenticeship.
• IPAF license for boom/scissor lift operations (crucial for rigging overhead AV equipment, projectors, and event lighting).
• Preferred but not mandatory: Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or specific network/AV certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Dante Audio).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently and manage vendor tech teams during event build-ups.
• Follow electrical safe working procedures (including temporary outdoor/indoor event power setups).
• Extreme flexibility in work time (willingness to work irregular hours, long shifts, nights, and weekends to match tight event turnaround and live show schedules).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person