Electrician – Events & Production

TradesApp; Doha; On-site; QAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

TradesApp is seeking an experienced Electrician to support electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for events, exhibitions, and production projects. You will manage temporary power distribution, cabling, lighting, and AV connections on-site, ensuring safety and compliance.

You will read electrical drawings, coordinate with project teams, supervise installations and dismantling, and respond quickly to live-event faults while maintaining tools and inventory.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma, Certificate, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Systems, Electrical Installation, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as an Electrician.
• Experience in events, exhibitions, production, fabrication, or temporary electrical installations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, cabling, temporary power distribution, and lighting.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical issues in fast-paced or live-event environments.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and layouts.
• Knowledge of Qatar electrical requirements and safety procedures.
• Experience with AV setups or temporary power systems is an advantage.
• Previous experience supporting carpentry, fabrication, or exhibition equipment is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Physically fit and comfortable on-site with tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems for events, exhibitions, and production projects.
• Set up temporary power distribution, electrical cabling, lighting, and AV-related connections.
• Conduct pre-event electrical inspections and prepare temporary wiring layouts.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with safety standards and Qatar requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, carpentry teams, and event crews.
• Supervise electrical installation and dismantling at event sites.
• Respond quickly to faults during live events.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Support electrical connections for carpentry, fabrication, and production equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Participate in safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Recommend repairs or improvements to electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical systems

Electrical cabling

Temporary power distribution

Lighting

A/V setups

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Safety procedures

Teamwork

On-site performance under pressure

Education

Technical Diploma/Certificate in Electrical Systems

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Multimeter

Cable testers

Job description

About the role

Electrician – Events & Production

We are looking for an experienced Electrician to support electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and temporary power requirements for events, exhibitions, and production projects. The successful candidate will ensure safe and efficient electrical setups and provide hands-on technical support during installations, live events, and dismantling activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems for events, exhibitions, and production projects.

• Set up temporary power distribution, electrical cabling, lighting, and AV-related electrical connections.

• Conduct pre-event electrical inspections and prepare temporary wiring layouts.

• Ensure all electrical work complies with applicable safety standards, Qatar electrical requirements, and event regulations.

• Coordinate with project managers, designers, carpentry teams, and event crews for electrical requirements.

• Supervise electrical installation and dismantling activities at event sites.

• Respond quickly to electrical faults and technical issues during live events.

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, layouts, and technical diagrams.

• Support the electrical connection of carpentry, fabrication, and production equipment.

• Maintain electrical tools, equipment, materials, and inventory.

• Participate in safety inspections, risk assessments, and safety drills.

• Recommend repairs, replacements, or improvements to electrical systems and equipment.

Requirements:

• Technical Diploma, Certificate, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Systems, Electrical Installation, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as an Electrician.

• Experience in events, exhibitions, production, fabrication, or temporary electrical installations is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, cabling, temporary power distribution, and lighting.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical issues in fast-paced or live-event environments.

• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and technical layouts.

• Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and Qatar electrical requirements.

• Experience with AV setups, lighting rigs, or temporary power systems is an advantage.

• Previous experience supporting carpentry, fabrication, or exhibition equipment is preferred.

• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Physically fit and comfortable working on-site with electrical tools and equipment.

• Willingness to work during event installations, dismantling, weekends, or extended hours when required.