Engineer Audio

Encore Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio service provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced audio technician to drive and improve technical standards. The successful candidate will lead a team of Technicians, configure and optimize complex audio systems, and interact directly with clients on-site. Responsibilities also include training and mentoring crew members, managing audio projects, and ensuring the maintenance of high-quality audio equipment. Ideal for candidates with advanced knowledge of audio technologies and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of professional audio equipment.
• Experience in training and mentoring Technicians and Crew.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients on-site.

Responsibilities

• Drive audio technical standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with Audio team on system performance.
• Train and mentor Technicians in safe audio equipment setup.
• Manage audio projects and teams in absence of Project Manager.
• Monitor and repair audio systems during live events.

Skills

Audio technical standards

Client interaction

System configuration and optimization

Audio equipment maintenance

Project management

Tools

Audio consoles

RF technology

Job description

Main Functions

• Drive and continuously improve audio technical standards and best practices within the company.
• Collaborate with Audio team members to review departmental progress system performance and technical requirements.
• Research new audio technologies, equipment, and industry developments and cascade relevant knowledge to the team.
• Train, supervise, and mentor Technicians and Crew in the safe set up, operation, and maintenance of audio equipment.
• Work as part of the Audio team both on‑site and off‑site across multiple event scales.
• Configure and optimize audio systems at an advanced level including system tuning and alignment.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of professional audio equipment, staying up to date with the latest consoles, loudspeaker systems, RF technologies, and audio networking.
• Lead by example, maintaining consistent performance and professional conduct at all times.
• Interact directly with clients on site in a professional customer‑oriented manner.
• Run audio for shows of all sizes, including operation on‑site, management, and leading Audio Technicians and Crew.
• Manage audio projects and teams at department level in the absence of a Project Manager.
• Assist Project Managers with audio planning, system design, and equipment specification for events.
• Provide technical and operational support to the Head of Department.
• Report all defective or damaged audio equipment to the Head of Department.
• Clean, test, maintain, prep, and repair audio equipment prior to deployment.
• Monitor fault‑find and repair audio systems during live events as required.
• Identify and rectify audio equipment failures in line with company standards.
• Perform repairs on professional and high‑end audio equipment where appropriate.
• Build and install audio systems on site independently following approved system layouts and drawings.
• Set up, test, and operate audio systems, including FOH monitors, RF, and playback systems.
• Load and unload audio equipment safely and efficiently.
• Clean and correctly store audio equipment after events.
• Rig and de‑rig audio equipment safely in accordance with safety procedures.
• Conduct annual inventory of audio equipment in line with company procedures.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Report all HSE concerns or incidents to the Group HSE Manager.
• Comply with company policies, rules and procedures.
• Perform other audio‑related duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Required Experience

IC