Technical Assistant - Sahara Arena

Sahara Kuwait Resort; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahara Kuwait Resort is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the Operations Manager in daily technical operation and maintenance of Sahara Arena. You will coordinate maintenance activities, review event tech requirements, and provide support before, during, and after events to keep operations safe and event-ready.

The role requires engineering education, experience with rigging/AV systems, CMMS familiarity, and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or a related technical field.
• 2+ years’ experience in arenas, theatres, exhibition halls, stadiums, or live event production preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of entertainment rigging, trusses, chain hoists/motors and large grids.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, rigging plans, load calculations, and event layouts.
• Certification (ETCP Rigger, IRATA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance-tracking software for PMs and asset management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD or Vectorworks knowledge is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to stay calm under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays; on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily technical operation of the arena, including mechanical, electrical, fire/life-safety, rigging and AV systems.
• Perform routine inspections and Preventive Maintenance (PPM), logging activity in CMMS.
• Coordinate maintenance team and supervise contractors/ vendors; ensure work meets standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers, and technical documentation.
• Ensure building systems and event infrastructure operate safely and efficiently.
• Attend technical meetings and advance calls with event organizers and production teams.
• Review rider, stage plots, and rigging plans against capacities before load-ins.
• Provide hands-on technical support during setup, rehearsals, events, and dismantling; standby coverage.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

CMMS familiarity

AutoCAD/Vectorworks

Communication/problem-solving

Flexible hours

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Rigging/safety certification (ETCP/IRATA)

Tools

CMMS

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Job description

• Compensation: KWD 600 - KWD 900 - monthly

Company Description

Al Jazeera Real Estate Development Co. K.S.C.C (AJRE) founded in 2002, is a closed shareholding Company has an impressive 22-years of track record providing high-quality developments such as Sahara Kuwait Golf Resort, Murouj Mall & Sahara Equestrian Resort.

AJRE continues to develop its business by expanding into related business lines and offering new products and services. AJRE is committed to the pursuit of excellence and will continue evaluating ways to strengthen policies and practices to promote the interests of shareholders, partners, and employees.

Job Description

Sahara Arena is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the Operations Manager in the daily technical operation and maintenance of the venue. The successful candidate will help ensure the arena is safe, event-ready, and operating efficiently by coordinating maintenance activities, reviewing technical event requirements, and providing technical support before, during, and after events - to a standard consistent with comparable local and regional arenas.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or a related technical field.
• 2+ years’ experience in arenas, theatres, exhibition halls, stadiums, or live event production preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of entertainment rigging, trusses, chain hoists/motors (including large-capacity grids), AV systems, professional sound and lighting, LED screens, and electrical power distribution/generators.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, rigging plans, load calculations, and event layouts.
• Recognized rigging/safety certification (e.g., ETCP Rigger, IRATA, or equivalent), or willingness to obtain one, is an advantage.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance-tracking software for PPM and asset management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD or Vectorworks knowledge is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm under the time pressure of live event load-in/load-out.
• Willingness to work flexible hours - including evenings, weekends, and public holidays - based on event schedules, and to provide on-call standby coverage during live shows.

Additional Information

Venue Operations & Preventive Maintenance

• Assist in the daily technical operation of the arena, including mechanical, electrical, fire/life-safety, rigging and AV systems.
• Perform routine inspections and Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM), logging all activity in the venue’s CMMS or maintenance-tracking system.
• Coordinate maintenance team and supervise contractors and specialist vendors, verifying completed work meets venue and manufacturer standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers, and technical documentation (as-built drawings, rigging certificates, equipment manuals).
• Ensure all building systems and event infrastructure - including the rigging grid up to its full rated capacity, power distribution, HVAC, and LED/AV systems - operate safely and efficiently.

Event Technical Support

• Attend technical meetings and advance calls with event organizers, touring production teams, and contractors.
• Review and validate incoming technical riders, stage plots, and rigging plans against venue capacities before approving load-ins.
• Provide hands-on technical support during event setup, rehearsals, live events, and dismantling, including standby coverage for live shows.

Pre- & Post-Event Responsibilities

• Before each event: review technical submissions, verify rigging and roof/grid loads against certified limits, inspect hoists, trusses, chain motors, power distribution boards/generators and AV systems, and confirm the arena is fully event-ready.
• After each event: inspect the venue and equipment for damage or faults, document maintenance requirements, coordinate necessary repairs with contractors, and ensure the arena is restored and ready for the next event.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Support compliance with Kuwait Civil Defence, fire/life-safety, and recognized international rigging and entertainment-industry safety standards.