Technical Assistant - Sahara Arena

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Sahara Arena is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the Operations Manager in the daily technical operation and maintenance of the venue. The successful candidate will help ensure the arena is safe, event-ready, and operating efficiently by coordinating maintenance activities, reviewing technical event requirements, and providing technical support before, during, and after events – to a standard consistent with comparable local and regional arenas.

Responsibilities:

- Venue Operations & Preventive Maintenance

- Assist in the daily technical operation of the arena, including mechanical, electrical, fire/life-safety, rigging and AV systems.

- Perform routine inspections and Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM), logging all activity in the venue’s CMMS or maintenance-tracking system.

- Coordinate maintenance team and supervise contractors and specialist vendors, verifying completed work meets venue and manufacturer standards.

- Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers, and technical documentation (as-built drawings, rigging certificates, equipment manuals).

- Ensure all building systems and event infrastructure – including the rigging grid up to its full rated capacity, power distribution, HVAC, and LED/AV systems – operate safely and efficiently.

- Event Technical Support

- Attend technical meetings and advance calls with event organizers, touring production teams, and contractors.

- Review and validate incoming technical riders, stage plots, and rigging plans against venue capacities before approving load-ins.

- Provide hands-on technical support during event setup, rehearsals, live events, and dismantling, including standby coverage for live shows.

- Pre- & Post-Event Responsibilities

- Before each event: review technical submissions, verify rigging and roof/grid loads against certified limits, inspect hoists, trusses, chain motors, power distribution boards/generators and AV systems, and confirm the arena is fully event-ready.

- After each event: inspect the venue and equipment for damage or faults, document maintenance requirements, coordinate necessary repairs with contractors, and ensure the arena is restored and ready for the next event.

- Health, Safety & Compliance

- Support compliance with Kuwait Civil Defence, fire/life-safety, and recognized international rigging and entertainment-industry safety standards.

Requirements:

- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or a related technical field.

- 2+ years’ experience in arenas, theatres, exhibition halls, stadiums, or live event production preferred.

- Strong working knowledge of entertainment rigging, trusses, chain hoists/motors (including large-capacity grids), AV systems, professional sound and lighting, LED screens, and electrical power distribution/generators.

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, rigging plans, load calculations, and event layouts.

- Recognized rigging/safety certification (e.g., ETCP Rigger, IRATA, or equivalent), or willingness to obtain one, is an advantage.

- Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance-tracking software for PPM and asset management.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD or Vectorworks knowledge is a strong advantage.

- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm under the time pressure of live event load-in/load-out.

- Willingness to work flexible hours – including evenings, weekends, and public holidays – based on event schedules, and to provide on-call standby coverage during live shows.

দায়িত্ব

• Venue Operations & Preventive Maintenance
• Assist in the daily technical operation of the arena, including mechanical, electrical, fire/life-safety, rigging and AV systems.
• Perform routine inspections and Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM), logging all activity in the venue’s CMMS or maintenance-tracking system.
• Coordinate maintenance team and supervise contractors and specialist vendors, verifying completed work meets venue and manufacturer standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers, and technical documentation (as-built drawings, rigging certificates, equipment manuals).
• Ensure all building systems and event infrastructure – including the rigging grid up to its full rated capacity, power distribution, HVAC, and LED/AV systems – operate safely and efficiently.
• Event Technical Support
• Attend technical meetings and advance calls with event organizers, touring production teams, and contractors.
• Review and validate incoming technical riders, stage plots, and rigging plans against venue capacities before approving load-ins.
• Provide hands-on technical support during event setup, rehearsals, live events, and dismantling, including standby coverage for live shows.
• Pre- & Post-Event Responsibilities
• Before each event: review technical submissions, verify rigging and roof/grid loads against certified limits, inspect hoists, trusses, chain motors, power distribution boards/generators and AV systems, and confirm the arena is fully event-ready.
• After each event: inspect the venue and equipment for damage or faults, document maintenance requirements, coordinate necessary repairs with contractors, and ensure the arena is restored and ready for the next event.
• Health, Safety & Compliance
• Support compliance with Kuwait Civil Defence, fire/life-safety, and recognized international rigging and entertainment-industry safety standards.

যোগ্যতা

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or a related technical field.
• 2+ years’ experience in arenas, theatres, exhibition halls, stadiums, or live event production preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of entertainment rigging, trusses, chain hoists/motors (including large-capacity grids), AV systems, professional sound and lighting, LED screens, and electrical power distribution/generators.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, rigging plans, load calculations, and event layouts.
• Recognized rigging/safety certification (e.g., ETCP Rigger, IRATA, or equivalent), or willingness to obtain one, is an advantage.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance-tracking software for PPM and asset management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD or Vectorworks knowledge is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm under the time pressure of live event load-in/load-out.
• Willingness to work flexible hours – including evenings, weekends, and public holidays – based on event schedules, and to provide on-call standby coverage during live shows.