Sound Technician

Job description / Role

JOB PURPOSE
This role will assist Sound & Broadcast Manager & Deputy Sound Manager, being responsible for leading sound & broadcast technical operations, ensuring the highest standards of Health and Safety and quality of performance at all times. From inception to completion of the Sound & Broadcast aspects for our visiting companies, performers/productions and events.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• To take responsibility for own attendance, safe working, motivation, discipline and welfare, and support effective team working at all times
• To be able to work unsupervised at all times
• To adhere to all standards of quality, efficiency and safe working practice as advised by Technical Management
• All Sound Technicians will need to “cross train” in Lighting related areas and Stage related areas when necessary in order to accommodate the efficient operation of the technical department. This may involve working alongside colleagues primarily trained in those specific areas on an equal basis, sharing the workload across the Technical department
• Participate in all necessary technical work for a production or project, whether it is an incoming / touring production or DO initiated event / production. This may include involvement from stores / workshops to rehearsal rooms, to stage rehearsals and performances, and return to stores
• Be able to train and assess colleagues and exterior personnel necessary to support the operation of the DO
• Maintain close liaison with Technical Department members to ensure efficient use of resources
• Undertake relevant tasks using specific in-house equipment for data reference or storage via computer or any relevant electronic platform based system currently or proposed in the future

SERVICE SUPPORT
Have a CLEAR UNDERSTANDING in the operation and delivery to the highest possible standard as scheduled and to include but not restricted to:
• Performance related stage productions and events
• Sound Equipment, Mixing Consoles, PA systems & accessories and be competent in their operation
• Sound Engineering Principles
• Be able understand, create and interpret ground/ rig plans and stage running ‘plots’ and que sheets
• Of Microsoft Office and be able to be trained to operate any new or specific programs that may become available in the future
• Of access equipment, mechanical handling equipment
• Of flying operations, operation of lifting equipment for the rigging of Stage, lighting and sound operations
• Assembling/building of modular and temporary structures

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Undertake essential Health and Safety training to the required standard, and any other training as required, including but not restricted to:
• IOSH – Working Safely
• LOLER
• COSHH
• Manual handling
• Working at height
• Safe use of access equipment
• Be aware of and uphold all local Health and Safety implications and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure that all incidents and/or accidents are reported and proper records kept
• Participate in the development of risk assessments for any relevant stage operations as required

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Have a local or internationally recognised professional sound engineering or other relevant technical field to a qualification to the standard of at least a Higher National Diploma
• Have worked for at least 3-5 years with experience in this specific field
• CLEAR UNDERSTANDING of technical operation work for a theatrical /events venue primarily for the staging of productions and events
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of all stage related technical areas, particularly with a sound bias: Deliver first class operational equipment standards regarding accessories, audio visual equipment, flying operations, rigging
• Some knowledge lighting would be useful
• Good IT skills, competent in Microsoft Office, Smaart & Vectorworks, AutoCAD
• The drive and expertise to maintain up to date knowledge of developments in sound operations, rigging and any associated technical areas.

PEOPLE SKILLS
• Strong communication skills to ensure effective interactions at all levels across a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
• Take direction from members of staff in authority
• Be able to give clear direction to staff working for you
• Team player and motivated
• Willingness to learn new skills and pass on skills to other work colleagues

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Flexibility to work varied hours including scheduled performances as required

About the Company

Established in 1997, Emaar Properties is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. A pioneering developer of integrated master-planned communities, Emaar Group has transformed the real estate sector in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Emaar Group is extending its expertise in developing master-planned communities internationally, and today, has a significant presence in several key global markets. Simultaneously, the company has developed competencies in hospitality & leisure, and shopping malls & retail.

Emaars world-class project development competencies are underlined by its iconic assets in Dubai and other international markets.