AV System Engineer | Creative Technology

Events Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Technology M.E (CT) seeks a fixed-term AV systems specialist for a two-year contract to support live events. You will attend sites to run shows, perform system checks, and liaise with venue staff and clients to ensure smooth operation.

You will read CAD/layout drawings, fault-find AV/IT systems, terminate cables, and work with contractors to resolve issues while maintaining safety and SOPs. The role requires independent or team-based work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Attend site and run shows as necessary
• Support system checks and servicing per O&M and OEM instructions
• Report all system defects to Venue Team Leader
• Complete and submit daily and monthly reports
• Fill weekly Timesheets
• Liaise with Systems Engineers and CT teams on faults and reporting
• Liaise with clients and FM staff for day-to-day show operations
• Ensure contract KPI’s are met in time and without breaches
• Read CAD and line drawings and fault-find AV systems
• Terminate cables and apply industry best practices
• Work with crew or independently with contractors and freelance staff
• Troubleshoot AV/IT systems remotely or on-site (networking, audio, video, lighting)
• Safely use hand/power tools
• Line manage in-house and freelance staff for projects
• Develop relationships with contractors and suppliers
• Implement and supervise Standard Operating Procedures
• Attend site inspections and meetings as required

Job description

Description

This position is fixed-term role with a contract duration of two (2) years.

• To attend site and run shows as necessary
• Support system checks and Servicing in accordance with O & M and OEM instruction
• Report all system defects accordingly to Venue Team Leader
• Complete and submit daily and monthly reports
• Fill weekly Timesheets
• Support to the Venue Services team in operation of the system
• To liaise with Systems Engineers and other CT teams in relation to systems, systems checks, faults and reporting of failures
• To liaise with clients and relevant FM staff in relation to the day to day running of shows and the venue
• Liaise with Venue team
• Ensure all contract KPI’s are met in time and without breaches
• To attend client’s meetings and briefings as necessary
• Be able to read CAD and line drawings and understand how to fault find AV Systems.
• Be able to terminate cables and understand industry best practices.
• Work as part of a crew or independently with general contractors & freelance staff.
• Troubleshoot either remotely or on-site to resolve technical issues involving integration of multiple equipment, this includes networking, audio, video, and lighting
• Ability to safely use hand/power tools
• Line manage in house and the freelance staff for project support as required
• Develop and maintain working relationships with contractors and suppliers
• Troubleshoot any AV and IT System issues and recommend rectification
• Be able to use relevant technical software for the support and maintenance of technical systems
• Implement and supervise Standard Operating Procedures
• Attend site for inspections, meetings as required

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.