AV / Sound Engineer

Job description / Role

- Troubleshooting skills on technical equipment used for events; including: sound, lighting, rigging, Staging, electrical, audio-visual, video, and other related system
- Maintain a professional attitude and conduct at all times.
- Setup, operate, and strike technical equipment for events.
- Assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of technical systems and equipment.
- The Sound & Lighting Technician regularly works long, irregular hours; up to 20 hours straight.
- The Sound & Lighting Technician frequently works in high, precarious places; up to 60 feet above ground on an open grid System, on scaffolding, and in motorized personnel lifts.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work with a variety of people.
- Basic understanding of sound and electronic systems; including components and signal flow.
- Basic understanding of electricity and lighting systems; including electrical theory and safety.
- Basic understanding of staging and rigging principles; including safety procedures.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision through the completion of an assigned event or project.

Requirements

- Electronics and Communications Engineering Graduate (ECE) or any related technical course.
- Minimum 3 year experience in an event related field (i.e. technical theater, music production, sound reinforcement, Studio.
- Experience in Analog and digital lighting and PA system consoles

About the Company

Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (‘JRCC’) is a semi-government establishment that was founded in 2013 to provide an impeccable venue for events in Sharjah. JRCC stands out as the largest furnished high-end hall in the Northern Emirates – spanning a total size of 5,127 square meters – with a wide range of exclusive in-house events and catering facilities. JRCC benefits from top-of-the-range equipment and A-Z solutions to cater to all types of events, including MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), weddings, and galas. It is renowned for providing the best hospitality services in the Northern Emirates, delivered by a passionate, customer-orientated and dedicated team of experts. To help achieve its mission of creating state-of-the-art events, JRCC offers a wide range of exclusive in-house services, including logistics, audio and visual, catering, communication and event planning services.

Since its opening four years ago, JRCC hosted more than 1,000 events and welcomed almost 370,000 guests. Among its clients roster are Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Bee'ah, Etisalat, Sharjah International Children Film Festival, Sharjah E-Government, Sharjah Media Centre, Emirates Auction, Gargash Enterprises, The Executive Office of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohamed Al Qasimi, Sharjah HR Directorate, SAIF Zone, Hamriya Free Zone, Nissan, Tilal Properties, Six Construct and many more.