Senior Video Engineer (Middle East) LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY

APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT HAVE PREVIOUS OR CURRENT EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN THE LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Working as part of the Video Department, our Senior Video Engineers will assist the department leads in delivering quality video solutions to our clients in the Special Events, Corporate and Concert markets. Developing and delivering solution in exciting and challenging environments and against tight deadlines, our Senior Engineers drive the onsite teams to ensure excellence is achieved in all aspects of delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum 5+yrs experience in a similar role, with a good understanding of the live events industry.

Calculation of equipment power requirements for projects

Calculation of server output requirement, pixel counts and processor loading capacity for LED projects

Calculation of server output requirement, pixel counts, Lux levels and blends for projection

Experience working and operating on large scale specials events, concert and the corporate event environments.

Computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Excellent understanding of Network Architecture, Projection, Camera and Media Server systems.

Installation, configuration and dismantle of LED Technology

Must display a positive attitude both in the warehouse and on-site.

Methodical and analytical approach to work with good fault-finding skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to cope well under pressure and capable of working to deadlines.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative as well as part of a team.

Reliable with good time keeping record and committed to personal development.

Actively demonstrate and promote safe working methods / safe lifting practices.

Ability to maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free environment.

Ability to understand and comply with the Company’s Health and Safety Rules.

Employees are expected to ensure that the Company’s policies, procedures and obligations are adhered to in carrying out all duties

Emphasis will be placed on the PRG Company values

Fluency in English, both written and oral is essential

Full clean driving license

Core Responsibilities

Health & Safety: Ability to maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free environment and understand and comply with the Company’s Health and Safety Rules. Ensure any issues are reported accordingly.

Communication: Ability to follow and constructively work alongside others as required, contributing towards team efficiency and the betterment of the business.

Attitude: A positive attitude gets the work done and motivates others to do the same without dwelling on the challenges that inevitably come up in the job. A positive attitude is something that is most valued by supervisors and co-workers, and that also makes the job more pleasant and fun to go to each day.

Responsibilities

Video Technology

Work as part of the team in the design, preparation, installation and operation of all video equipment.

Maintaining and updating technical documentation regularly

Ensure equipment software is current and licenses are obtained as required

Ensure an acceptable working pace is maintained in the department

Identify common faults within the prep process and report to the Video Operations Manager

Testing new and repaired hardware and software before full-scale installation

Safety label and store customer content

Inform the Video Operations Manager of any shortages of equipment / consumables for forthcoming jobs

Support the department with routine maintenance and repair of equipment where needed

Ensure the Company’s quality standards are maintained at all times

Keep up to date with the latest technology within the department

Ensure all equipment the Senior Video Engineer is responsible for is ready to work as it is required to during the event and undertake a responsibility for show operating

Faulty / Damaged equipment to be clearly marked and Video Operations Manager / Operations Manager / Service Manager notified of this at the earliest opportunity.

Ensure correct equipment entry onto the equipment rental software, WinHits, including barcodes.

Support the Video Operations Manager with routine maintenance to ensure the equipment is kept in a good, safe and efficient working condition.

Attend production and site meetings as required