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Job description / Role
M.H Alshaya Co. has entered into a partnership with KidZania, the award winning family entertainment and education brand, to develop and manage a 5,000 sq.m. KidZania State at The Avenues in Kuwait. Expected to open in 2012, KidZania will be a major new tenant in phase three of the mall, which is currently under development.
KidZania, or 'The Land of Cool Kids', is a unique concept in family entertainment, helping children understand and manage the world they are growing into. Designed as a real city with streets, buildings and even an airport, everything in KidZania is scaled down to kid's size. Children can experience what it is like to become a doctor, a banker, a policeman, a DJ or one of over 90 other adult roles in a fun and safe environment that helps nurture their creativity, stimulate their imagination, and expand their experiences as they play and learn at the same time.
KidZania was established in Mexico and first opened its doors to children in 1999. Today KidZania operates eight edutainment centres in six countries worldwide across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and has welcomed more than four million visitors in 2010.
The Role:
Handle all/any assigned day to day or emergency maintenance requirements or general repairs for assigned audio and video equipment. Responsible for the AV booth during daily operations.
Responsibilities:
* Plan and carry out preventative maintenance schedules to ensure routine maintenance on all areas or responsibility.
* Perform the corrective and preventive maintenance program of audio and video equipment (televisions, amplifiers, DVDs, plasma screens, demodulators, baffles, speakers and other area equipment)
* Provide maintenance to Park screens (fast food, parents room)
* Operate the Park audio and video properly within the Artistic Establishments
* Insure proper execution of ambiance sounds and other electronic Park /pavilion elements
* Determine the daily music playlist for Park ambience
* Provide support in audio cabling when needed
* Perform the daily checklist of all audio and video equipments and systems
* Provide support to audio and video suppliers during special events
* Maintain the workshop tools in operative and safety conditions
* Quote jobs or materials required for specific failures
* Elaborate plans and diagrams of audio and video installations
* Provide support to Theater, Television, Disco and Radio areas
* Comply with the image agreed to with Sponsors
* Perform the tasks requested by different areas through work orders
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
* Minimum 2 years experience in Audio and Video and/or Electronics
* Technical Career, Electronics Engineer, ideally experienced in Audio and Video
* Experience in the management of electronic equipment and audio and video installation
* English fluent, Arabic ideal
* Equipment support and repair
* Experience welding electronic tablets
* Sound proofing
* Measurement equipment expertise (multimeter / diagram interpretation and failure diagnosis)
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.