Specialist, Show Experience Technical OPs, Singapore Air Force Museum

DEFENCE COLLECTIVE SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading exhibition management company in Singapore is seeking a Technical Operations Manager for the Singapore Air Force Museum. The role involves ensuring exhibit readiness, managing daily operations of interactive exhibits, and providing technical support during events. Ideal candidates will have 4 to 5 years of experience, a diploma in Media Production or M/E Engineering, and the ability to perform physical tasks. This contract role requires availability during evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 4/5 years of experience in galleries/exhibits/events production or AVL technology.
• Comfortable with heavy physical activity and working at height.
• Interest in Singapore’s aviation history and technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation of exhibits and sound/PA systems.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is done timely.
• Coordinate with facility management for operational needs.

Skills

Show production

Technical operations

Time management

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Education

ITE/Diploma in Media Production or M/E Engineering

Job description

THIS IS A 2-YEAR RENEWABLE / CONVERTIBLE CONTRACT ROLE.

Duties and Responsibilities

To be responsible for show readiness of the Singapore Air Force Museum, for daily operations of interactive exhibits & sound/PA systems, and technical equipment & AVL systems for Museum events, in the areas of equipment operation and handling. To be responsible for the appropriate management/scheduling of and training for technical maintenance duty/works, and ensure that preventive maintenance works are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. To enforce all safety and security guidelines and access regulations for both staff members and contractors with minimal supervision.

• Enforce and adhere to Museum’s SOPs and best practise & procedures.
• Produce detailed schedules which include technical maintenance workplans, staffing assignments and milestones for upcoming exhibit projects and tasks
• Support the close working relationship with facility management for M&E works, and other operational departments by maintaining a master museum calendar
• Schedule, facilitate and coordinate administrative procedures, including training and work safety documents for installation works etc to ensure safety compliance
• Research and keep updated on latest interactive exhibit build and technology, and able to independently programme at least 1, and operate 2-3 technical equipment and systems
• Carry out ongoing quality control evaluation on interactive exhibition maintenance operations, and able to carry out specialist repairs in at least 1 discipline of equipment and system
• Work closely with exhibition development to provide direct and significant technical expert inputs to exhibit and content development, and design for future projects and remediation
• Oversee the day to day operational readiness of FOH Operations, exhibits and closing duties, and respond to emergency situations for prompt repairs
• Perform regular checks, coordinate repairs and document exhibition operatives in the Museum
• Coordinate exhibition logistics and oversee contract labour for travelling exhibitions including load in and load out, installation and teardown
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirement

• At least 4/5 years of experience working in galleries/exhibits/events production/show tech (AVL, projection mapping etc)
• ITE/Diploma in Media Production, M/E Engineering or Equivalent
• Candidates are required to perform heavy physical activity while performing duties of technical nature
• Candidate must be comfortable with working at height
• An interest and passion for Singapore’s aviation history and technology
• Self-directed learner and problem solver who can perform under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Cultural understanding and empathy for diverse communities
• Availability to work on evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Team player
• Certifications in First Aid/Bizsafe L2/Scissors Lift will be an advantage
• Service oriented and enjoy interacting with people
• Shortlisted candidate must be comfortable to work at the Singapore Air Force Museum located at Paya Lebar