Senior Venue AV Technician (Performing Arts Venues)

School of the Arts Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts institution in Singapore seeks an individual to manage and operate stage audio and video systems. This role includes logistics coordination, supervising technicians, and ensuring technical support for productions. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in Audio-Video Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to work well in a team and independently. The position may require working long hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in managing audio-video systems.
• Good working knowledge in stage lighting system and theatre carpentry.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate stage audio and video systems in performing venues.
• Coordinate logistics and maintenance for technical equipment.
• Plan and implement upgrades for audio and video systems.

Skills

Audio-Video system management

Technical knowledge in stage lighting

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma and above in Audio-Video/Audio Visual Engineering

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this individual will be responsible for managing and operating the stage lighting systems, logistics coordination and maintenance of technical equipment, lighting systems and inventories within SOTA’s performing arts venues and art gallery. The individual is also required to perform a variety of other technical duties associated with stage rigging, carpentry, fly system, sound and visual media during load-in, performance and load-out. A strong team player, with excellent technical knowledge and operational skills in lighting aspects of technical theatre, and good organisational and interpersonal skills, is required of this role to provide technical advice and operational support for the Hirers, Venue Sales, Production Coordination and Front-of-House teams in ensuring hirers’ production and event needs are met and delivered in a safe and orderly working environment while upholding excellent service standards. The individual is also required to supervise and mentor casual technicians, and cross-train with the team of venue technicians in other specialisations to provide technical advice and operational support at events. Lastly, the individual is expected to engage in cross-functional collaborations in venue and production operations and project management.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and operating the audio and video systems, coordination of logistics and maintenance of equipment, systems, and inventories within SOTA’s performing arts venues and gallery
• Responsible for the technical aspects of productions in the performing venues and gallery from load-in to load-out, assign duties to technical team to ensure efficient technical services are rendered effectively within production timeline
• Perform variety of technical duties associated with audio, visual media, lighting, stage rigging, fly system and carpentry, including the role of lighting/sound operator/engineer when required
• Provide technical advice and operational support for the Venue Sales Production Coordination and Front-of-House teams in ensuring hirers’ production and event needs are met and delivered in a safe and orderly working environment while upholding excellent service standards
• Evaluate risk assessment procedure and always ensure compliance with SOTA’s prevailing policies and standard operating procedures
• Manage the technical inventory, coordinate maintenance schedule, conduct regular in-house maintenance to ensure equipment and systems are in good operational condition
• Plan and implement servicing and upgrading to the respective systems in the venues
• Coordinate and supervise contractors during maintenance and/or installation of equipment, system and/or any venue-related works
• Assist the department in sourcing and collating purchase requisition requirements and quotation on any product requisition for maintenance, replacement and upgrading of venue equipment and systems
• Assist technical team in planning work schedules and assigning tasks for team of Venue Technicians (full-time/ casual)
• Supervise and mentor casual technicians, and cross-train with team members in the technical aspects of audio, visual media, lighting, stage rigging, fly system, carpentry, and/or any other technical theatre specialisations to provide technical advice and operational support at events
• Develop appropriate training program and conduct training for the junior/casual venue technicians to develop and enhance their technical knowledge and skills to better support the team
• Engage in cross-training and functions in venue and production operations and project management
• Support school-wide events and key activities
• Adhere to SOTA’s prevailing policies and procedures
• Accept any other duties assigned by Reporting Officer or Management of the School

Job Requirements

• Diploma and above in Audio-Video/ Audio Visual Engineering, or relevant professional qualification of equivalent in related fields
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in managing and operating audio-video systems in the arts and entertainment industry. (to have more than 6 years of good and relevant experience for consideration for Senior position)
• Possess good working technical knowledge and skills in various stage production disciplines with specialisation in at least one of the following will be an added advantage: Stage lighting system, Fly system, rigging and theatre carpentry
• Able to work independently with an eye for details and an excellent team player
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, including planning and supervisory skills
• Able to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment and handle complex situations calmly and professionally

Typical Physical Working Conditions

• Working at Height
• Operating machinery and lifting of heavy equipment
• Long working hours, with frequent requirement to work on weekends and/or Public holidays

Interested applicants please email updated curriculum vitae to [e-mail]. Please indicate the position title you are applying for in the subject field of the email.