Lighting Engineer

Lumasonic Tech Rental Pvt Ltd; Panaji; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumasonic Tech Rental Pvt Ltd in Panaji, Goa seeks a skilled Lighting Team Leader. This role involves assisting the Head of Department in managing the lighting team, ensuring successful event execution, and maintaining technical standards.

The ideal candidate will lead team coordination, manage equipment preparations, and troubleshoot lighting issues during live events. Strong event lighting experience and technical proficiency are required for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Must have event lighting experience and strong technical skills with lighting equipment.
• Lead the lighting team and coordinate with clients and technical crews.
• Ability to set up, test, and troubleshoot lighting systems during live events.
• Resolve technical issues during setup and events.
• Manage high-pressure events and quick turnarounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HOD in managing the lighting team and event preparation.
• Coordinate event details and schedules with the lighting team.
• Ensure equipment readiness and compliance with company policies.
• Evaluate event performance for improvements post-event.

Skills

Event lighting experience

Strong technical skills with lighting equipment

Programming on consoles like MA (GrandMA) or Avolites

Knowledge of lighting equipment like LEDs and moving heads

Technical troubleshooting during live events

Cable management and safe equipment handling

Ability to manage events and quick turnarounds

Job description

LEADERSHIP

Assist the HOD in leading the Lighting team, setting goals, resolving conflicts, and providing feedback.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RECOGNITION

Assist the HOD in evaluating performance, setting goals, and managing increments and promotions as per the annual plan.

PLANNING

Attend meetings regularly and assist the HOD in improving processes and identifying new revenue streams.

Assist the HOD in planning and executing events, ensuring alignment with client needs, layouts, and deadlines.

Assist the HOD in managing inventory, updating registers, verifying items, and overseeing outsourced equipment.

Ensure proper equipment preparation, transport, storage, and assist with loading according to management guidelines.

Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with all company policies.

COMMUNICATIONS

Assist the HOD in training the team, sharing innovations, and fostering idea exchange to achieve objectives.

Communicate event schedules, HOD instructions, and client requirements to the Lighting team for smooth execution and task delegation.

Coordinate with internal teams and external engineers to align stakeholders on event planning and execution.

Notify the HOD of equipment issues or inventory shortages that may affect event timelines.

REVENUE MANAGEMENT

Assist the HOD in pursuing event leads and managing events to maximize revenue within budget.

Manage event expenses, calculate costs accurately, and follow SOPs for inventory outsourcing to optimize costs and maximize profit.

Assist with invoicing, accurately record deliverables, and manage pre & post-event expenses.

EXECUTION

Ensure timely setups, assist with troubleshooting & system alignment, and perform pre-dry run checks to prevent technical issues.

Oversee the performance of lighting equipment to identify any deviations or malfunctions.

Be flexible, multitask, and assist other departments as needed.

POST EVENT

Ensure efficient dismantling, safe transport, and inventory crosscheck with the master list to prevent losses.

Assist with loading/unloading and evaluate event performance for improvements.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

Manage inventory accurately, maintain equipment regularly, and ensure repairs at authorized centers.

Follow up on servicing timelines and costs, and report equipment issues or shortages to the HOD.

PURCHASES

Assist the HOD with sourcing, supplier negotiations, database management, and ensuring timely purchases, deliveries, and invoicing.

DRY HIRE

Ensure equipment availability for dry hire, track inventory, follow up on client-held items, and verify returns against hire vouchers.

Requirements

• Must have event lighting experience and strong technical skills with lighting equipment, effects, and programming on consoles like MA (GrandMA), Avolites, or similar.
• Lead the lighting team and coordinate with clients, artists, producers, and technical crews.
• Support the HOD in creating and implementing lighting plots, selecting the right fittings, effects, and equipment.
• Responsible for overseeing and supervising the setup process from load-in to load-out.
• Knowledge of various lighting equipment, including LEDs, moving heads, and special effects.
• Ability to set up, test, and troubleshoot lighting systems during live events.
• Ensure all lighting setups are completed within the client’s deadlines and event schedules.
• Resolve technical issues during setup and events, ensure neat cable management & safe equipment handling.
• Manage high-pressure events, quick turnarounds, mentor juniors, & adapt to flexible timings.