REQ10767 Senior Audiovisual Engineer, Entertainment Technology (Open)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Audio Engineer, Entertainment Technology provides high quality standards and technical support within the Entertainment Department, ensuring the effective and economic operations in accordance to the Company’s policies and procedures. They work alongside the Senior Rigger and Technical Supervisor personnel as well as IT and Property Services teams, to assist in coordinating and supervising the in house crew as well as external technicians that will be required for larger scale events.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assembles the audiovisual system before the show and dissembling it after the showEnsures that equipment is properly maintained and calibrated to ensure optimal performanceHas a good understanding of operating manuals, and programming hardware and software controlled audiovisual equipmentSets up instruments, microphones, amplifiers, speakers, stage boxes, consoles, DJ equipment and other equipment for concerts or other live eventsSets up and interprets lighting plans, programs, and manages the lighting operation for the events, productions, and concertsIncorporates and operates additional special FX such as smoke, haze, pyrotechnics and flame effectsEnsures all related cabling is neat and used efficientlyPreparing, tuning, configuring and positioning audio, video, special FX and lighting equipment for the best possible resultsEnsures that the venue has adequate acoustics to support the performance, such as installing acoustic panels or applying soundproofing materials to walls or ceilingsEnsures day to day technical operation of all Entertainment Venues in City of Dreams MediterraneanCarries out assigned daily operational tasks, liaises with the Entertainment team and Entertainment Technology team to ensure all systems relevant to show performances are functional, maintaining a high standard of technical services across all venuesOrganizes, carries out, tests and completes all audiovisual maintenance requests on timeGiven the complexity and the risk related with the equipment and tools under the responsibility of the department, inspects regularly that all technical operation and procedures are safeHandles all audio, video, special FX and lighting related system setups, standby and dismantling of eventsCoordinates with Housekeeping/Environmental Services/Property Services department for any follow up cleaning jobs required after completion of each jobMeeting with clients and artists to determine the requirements and specifications needed for each event or performanceUnderstanding technical riders and briefs in order to make helpful suggestions if possible and where appropriateDetermine the correct equipment needed for each event or production and ensure cost effectivenessKeeping up to date of advancements in the field through ongoing research, training and networkingAssists the Entertainment team in sourcing quotes to adequately support event requests both internal and externalAssists the Assistant Manager, Entertainment Technology in the staffing requirements for resort entertainmentEnsures the tidiness and cleanliness of the working bench, workshop areas and storage areas so that a safe and decent workplace is maintainedFollows up all deficiencies noted during regular inspection and take ownership to carry out necessary works and reports to his/her superiors at first instant for any breakdown that will affect operationsPersonally, supervises all hazardous work and ensures all safety regulations are being strictly observed by all employeesMaintains good relationship with Contractors in order to get the best service possibleAdheres to all company policies and proceduresReports accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to superiors and relevant departments; facilitates reporting of such incidentsPerforms other reasonable job duties as assigned by the Entertainment team at large

QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of pertinent experience in relation to the position

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Advanced Sound Engineering or Theatrical Production ArtsSecondary school certificate in Electrical, Building Services, Mechanical or other rated discipline, or equivalent professional training is preferredCandidates without any trade certificates but with solid experience will also be considered

Skills

Ability to operate, troubleshoot and maintain audio, lighting, special FX and video equipmentVast knowledge of audiovisual setups and acousticsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsPossesses strong organizational and time management skillsExcellent command of Greek and English are highly preferredGood knowledge of basic computer use (MS Office) is highly preferredHands-on and possesses good problem-solving skills and attention to detailsIndependent and able to work with minimal supervisionFrequently/occasionally ascending or descending ladders and/or ramps and ability to work in high rise site

Requirements

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to work on flexible shifts including weekends and holidays on rotation basisAbility to work on overtime when neededGood health, physically fit and excellence in personal grooming and presentationResponsible for leading a team of in-house and external technicians / crew membersAssist in coordinating events on the ground in collaboration with the Event Coordinators, Supervisors and Casino Marketing teams
 

  PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for resultsDisplays a high commitment to delivering resultsCommunicates effectivelyDisplays the highest level of integrityAbility to maintain discretionSelf-motivatedApproachableAbility to lead