Manage and operate the audio and video systems, logistics coordination and maintenance of technical equipment, systems, and inventories within SOTA’s performing arts venues and gallery. Also required to perform a variety of other technical duties associated with stage rigging, carpentry, fly system and lighting during load-in, performance and load-out. Provide technical advice and operational support for the hirers, Venue Sales, Production Coordination and Front-of-House teams in ensuring hirers’ production and event needs are met and delivered in a safe and orderly working environment while upholding excellent service standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and operating the audio and video systems, coordination of logistics and maintenance of technical equipment, systems, and inventories within SOTA’s performing arts venues and gallery
• Responsible for the technical aspects of productions in the performing venues and gallery from load-in to load-out, assign duties to technical team to ensure efficient technical services are rendered effectively within production timeline
• Perform variety of technical duties associated with audio, visual media, lighting, stage rigging, fly system and carpentry, including the role of lighting/sound operator/engineer when required
• Provide technical advice and operational support for the Venue Sales, Production Coordination and Front-of-House teams in ensuring hirers’ production and event needs are met and delivered in a safe and orderly working environment while upholding excellent service standards
• Evaluate risk assessment procedure and always ensure compliance with SOTA’s prevailing policies and standard operating procedures
• Manage the technical inventory, coordinate maintenance schedule, conduct regular in-house maintenance to ensure equipment and systems are in good operational condition
• Plan and implement servicing and upgrading to the respective systems in the venues
• Coordinate and supervise contractors during maintenance and/or installation of equipment, system and/or any venue-related works
• Assist the department in sourcing and collating purchase requisition requirements and quotation on any product requisition for maintenance, replacement and upgrading of venue equipment and systems
• Assist technical team in planning work schedules and assigning tasks for team of Venue Technicians (full-time/ casual)
• Supervise and mentor casual technicians, and cross-train with team members in the technical aspects of audio, visual media, lighting, stage rigging, fly system, carpentry, and/or any other technical theatre specialisations to provide technical advice and operational support at events
• Develop appropriate training program and conduct training for the junior/casual venue technicians to develop and enhance their technical knowledge and skills to better support the team
• Engage in cross-training and functions in venue and production operations and project management
• Support school-wide events and key activities
• Adhere to SOTA’s prevailing policies and procedures
• Accept any other duties assigned by Reporting Officer or Management of the School

Job Requirements:

• Diploma and above in Audio-Video/ Audio Visual Engineering, or relevant professional qualification of equivalent in related fields
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in managing and operating audio-video systems in the arts and entertainment industry (to have more than 6 years of good and relevant experience for consideration for Senior position)
• Possess good working technical knowledge and skills in various stage production disciplines with specialisation in at least one of the following will be an added advantage:
  • Stage lighting system
  • Fly system, rigging and theatre carpentry
• Able to work independently with an eye for details and an excellent team player
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, including planning and supervisory skills
• Able to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment and handle complex situations calmly and professionally

Typical Physical Working Conditions:

• Working at Height
• Operating machinery and lifting of heavy equipment
• Long working hours, with frequent requirement to work on weekends and/or Public holidays

Interested applicants please email updated curriculum vitae to [email protected]. Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the subject field of the email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be notified.