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Senior Audio Visual Technician

H.I.G. Growth Partners
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Professional audio systemsProfessional video systemsLighting systemsAudio-visual equipment operationAV troubleshootingSignal flow
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Role Overview

The company is seeking an experienced and technically skilled Senior Audio Visual Technician.

The role covers setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for professional AV systems.

The position supports meetings, conferences, live events, presentations, hybrid events, and other AV productions while guiding junior technicians.

Employment and Schedule

  • The employment type is full-time.
  • The role may require flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, or event-based schedules.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead setup, operation, testing, and breakdown of professional AV equipment and systems.
  • Configure and operate microphones, speakers, mixers, projectors, LED displays, cameras, lighting, video systems, and presentation equipment.
  • Provide technical support for conferences, meetings, live events, corporate presentations, and hybrid events.
  • Troubleshoot audio, video, signal, connectivity, and system-control issues.
  • Perform inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, and system health checks.
  • Support Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and other meeting room technologies.
  • Coordinate AV requirements with clients, event organizers, internal teams, and contractors.
  • Recommend equipment, configurations, and technical solutions based on event requirements.
  • Lead junior AV technicians during installations, events, and technical assignments.
  • Maintain equipment records, inventories, configurations, maintenance, and service documentation.
  • Handle, store, transport, and secure AV equipment properly.
  • Support installation, commissioning, upgrades, and integration of new AV systems.

Additional Technical Duties

  • Conduct technical testing and rehearsals before major events.
  • Maintain setup procedures, troubleshooting guides, technical documentation, and system diagrams.
  • Provide technical training and guidance to junior technicians and other users.
  • Identify improvements to AV systems, workflows, service quality, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Audio Visual Technician, AV Technician, Senior AV Technician, or similar technical professional.
  • Strong hands-on experience with professional audio, video, lighting, conferencing, and presentation systems.
  • Knowledge of signal flow, cabling, connectivity, system configuration, and AV troubleshooting.
  • Experience supporting live events, conferences, corporate meetings, or large-scale productions.
  • Familiarity with video conferencing platforms, LED displays, projection systems, digital signage, and integrated AV systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under pressure.
  • Strong customer service, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation, system diagrams, equipment specifications, and setup plans.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading or mentoring junior AV technicians is preferred.
  • Knowledge of AV control systems, DSP, Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, or similar platforms is an advantage.
  • A diploma, technical certification, or bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

What the Company Offers

  • Opportunity to work with professional AV systems and advanced event technologies.
  • Exposure to corporate events, conferences, hybrid meetings, live productions, and integrated AV environments.
  • Career progression into lead, supervisory, management, technical production, project management, or head of service roles.
  • Training, mentorship, and professional certification opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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