Technical Assistant - Sahara Arena
Sahara Kuwait ResortJob Description
Company Description
Al Jazeera Real Estate Development Co. K.S.C.C (AJRE), founded in 2002, is a closed shareholding company with an impressive 22-year track record of providing high-quality developments such as Sahara Kuwait Golf Resort, Murouj Mall & Sahara Equestrian Resort. AJRE continues to expand into related business lines and is committed to the pursuit of excellence.
About Sahara Arena
Sahara Arena is a premier venue for live events, concerts, exhibitions, and entertainment productions in Kuwait, equipped with state-of-the-art rigging, AV, lighting, and power distribution systems.
Job Summary
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 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in daily technical operation of the arena including mechanical, electrical, fire/life-safety, rigging and AV systems.
- Perform routine inspections and Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM); log all activity in CMMS.
- Coordinate maintenance team and supervise contractors and specialist vendors.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers, and technical documentation (as-built drawings, rigging certificates, equipment manuals).
- Ensure building systems including rigging grid, power distribution, HVAC, and LED/AV systems operate safely and efficiently.
- 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.
- Provide hands-on technical support during event setup, rehearsals, live events, and dismantling, including standby coverage.
- Pre-event: verify rigging and roof/grid loads against certified limits; inspect hoists, trusses, chain motors, power distribution boards/generators, and AV systems.
- Post-event: inspect venue and equipment for damage or faults; document maintenance requirements and coordinate repairs.
- Support compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Strong knowledge of entertainment rigging, trusses, chain hoists/motors, 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 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; calm under time pressure.
Work Schedule
- Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays based on event schedules.
- On-call standby coverage during live shows required.
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