Engineer Lighting Full-time Job

Main Functions

Instrumental in driving up the technical standards and capabilities of the company

Collaborates with colleagues to review departmental progress and technical needs

consistently researches technological developments and cascades information down to the team

Training and supervising Technicians and Crew on operation of equipment and through tasks

Working as part of a team on and off site

Configuring equipment at advanced levels

Having an advanced understanding/knowledge of all lighting equipment and keeping up to date with latest fixtures and technology within the industry. Learning new equipment quickly and teaching the team how to operate, hang and inspect them properly

Leading by example and maintaining a consistent performance at all times

Interacting directly with clients on site in a customer-oriented manner

Running shows of all sizes, both operation and site management, and leading a team of Technicians and Crew on site

Running a project and team at department level in the absence of a Project Manager

Assisting Project Managers in planning for projects and the specification of equipment

Providing a good level of support to the HOD

Notifying Head of Department of all defect fixtures

Cleaning, testing, maintaining, prepping and repairing equipment prior to job

Monitoring and repairing equipment during shows and any required fault finding

Identifying and correcting equipment failures according to set standards

Performing repairs up to and including high-end equipment depending on severity of issue

Building and installing equipment on site unsupervised, according to designated layout

Setting up and operating systems/equipment

Loading and unloading of equipment

Cleaning of equipment after shows and storing properly

Rigging and de-rigging of all equipment safely

Performing annual inventory of eclipse equipment as per the set procedures in place

Adhering to health and safety regulations and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

Reporting all health and safety issues to the Group HSE Manager

Respecting and adhering to company policies, rules and procedures

Miscellaneous tasks within your scope of work, as assigned by the direct supervisor

Required Skills

Advanced knowledge of the production and event industry

5 years of Technical experience in Lighting

Advanced knowledge of all lighting equipment in the department, and the ability to provide technical advice

Ability to read and understand technical plans

Proven leadership qualities with years of practical experience (including running shows of all sizes, and managing a small team of technicians in the set-up and operation of small to large scale events)

Problem solving skills

Advanced fault finding skills

Ability to assist the Head of Department when scheduling the preparation of jobs

Competent in using MS Office (namely Word and Excel)

Good written and spoken English

Encore creates memorable experiences that engage and transform organizations. As the global leader for event technology and production services, Encores team of creators, innovators and experts deliver real results through strategy and creative, advanced technology, digital, environmental, staging, and digital solutions for hybrid, virtual and in-person events. Encore operates in more than 17 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia Pacific.