Senior Video Engineer | Creative Technology

Events Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A global audio-visual services company in Dubai is looking for a skilled professional with a strong background in video discipline. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in a live event environment, advanced knowledge of Barco Event Master, and the ability to effectively lead a team. Responsibilities include maintaining and developing audio-visual equipment, interpreting schematics, and supporting project managers in high-level decision-making. A commitment to health and safety and continuous learning is a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar position.
• Extensive hands-on experience in a live event environment.
• Experience leading a team including coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, create, and follow schematics and plan drawings.
• Maintain and develop rental equipment to a high standard.
• Ensure equipment is updated to the latest firmware versions.
• Liaise with Project Managers and Technical HODs for project specifications.
• Supervise the Engineering team in equipment preparation.

Skills

Video discipline expertise

Advanced knowledge of Barco Event Master

Advanced knowledge of Disguise and/or Watchout

Setup complex LED and Projection Systems

Advanced understanding of Networking systems

Advanced understanding of Camera and PPU systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Interpret, create, and follow schematics, plan drawings and pre-production documentation.
• Maintain and develop all rental equipment to a high standard and ensure all assets are kept fit for purpose.
• Ensure equipment is kept updated to the latest manufacturer firmware versions and support the HOD in planning and executing updates.
• Liaise with Project Managers and Technical HODs to ensure projects are specified correctly to CT standards.
• Liaise with the Prep Technicians, Operations, Project Managers and Technical HODs to ensure equipment is prepped in a timely manner to the highest possible standard.
• Provide support at client meetings and site visits when required.
• Take lead on large scale projects and demonstrate a forward-thinking, positive attitude.
• Identify and resolve challenging situations as they arise.
• Suggest improvements to project specification and ensure projects have the correct equipment for the scope of work.
• Take lead on equipment preparation for complex projects and supervise the Engineering team.
• Implement, create, and track laptop and media server re-imaging.
• Provide suggestions for Capex and keep up to date on evolving technologies and equipment.
• Ensure equipment is accurately tested on its return to the warehouse and QC standards are met.
• Ensure your work area is always kept clean and tidy both onsite and at CT premises.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and create reports when required.
• Manage the Health the safety of his/ her own health and safety and that of other people who may be affected by their conduct in the workplace.
• Display a willingness to enhance your technical knowledge both in and out of work.

Person Specifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience on similar position.
• A proven specialism in multiple key areas of the video discipline.
• Extensive hands-on experience in a live event environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Barco Event Master
• Advanced knowledge of Disguise and/or Watchout.
• Demonstrate the ability to setup complex LED and Projection Systems.
• Advanced understanding of Networking systems.
• Advanced understanding of Camera and PPU systems.
• Understanding of all video format types.
• Experience leading a team including coaching and mentoring junior members of staff.
• Advanced level of computer literacy

Company Overview

Creative Technology M.E (CT) is the world’s leading supplier of specialist audio-visual solutions to the live events industry. We provide cutting edge audio-visual services to a diverse clientele both locally and globally. With offices in the Middle East, USA, Europe, and Asia, CT has established itself as a market leader utilising the strong relationship between our international offices. In the Middle East (CTME) we offer complete full-service offering from rental, sales, installation and managed services across all entertainment technology sectors. We utilise high quality equipment and work with some of the biggest clients in the region, but what sets us apart is Our People, their accountability, thirst for innovation, and commitment to working collaboratively in delivering outstanding services.