Event Lighting Engineer (Live events)

This role is ONLY for candidates with hands-on experience in LIVE EVENTS.

Please do not apply if your experience is limited to:

- Electrical engineering

- Building lighting

- Interior lighting

- Theatre only

- CCTV/Electrical maintenance

- General electrician roles

Applicants must have practical experience operating professional event lighting systems for concerts, weddings, corporate events, festivals or similar productions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

LEADERSHIP

- Assist the HOD in leading the Lighting team, setting goals, resolving conflicts, and providing feedback.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RECOGNITION

- Assist the HOD in evaluating performance, setting goals, and managing increments and promotions as per the annual plan.

PLANNING

- Attend meetings regularly and assist the HOD in improving processes and identifying new revenue streams.

- Assist the HOD in planning and executing events, ensuring alignment with client needs, layouts, and deadlines.

- Assist the HOD in managing inventory, updating registers, verifying items, and overseeing outsourced equipment.

- Ensure proper equipment preparation, transport, storage, and assist with loading according to management guidelines.

- Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with all company policies.

COMMUNICATIONS

- Assist the HOD in training the team, sharing innovations, and fostering idea exchange to achieve objectives.

- Communicate event schedules, HOD instructions, and client requirements to the Lighting team for smooth execution and task delegation.

- Coordinate with internal teams and external engineers to align stakeholders on event planning and execution.

- Notify the HOD of equipment issues or inventory shortages that may affect event timelines.

REVENUE MANAGEMENT

- Assist the HOD in pursuing event leads and managing events to maximize revenue within budget.

- Manage event expenses, calculate costs accurately, and follow SOPs for inventory outsourcing to optimize costs and maximize profit.

- Assist with invoicing, accurately record deliverables, and manage pre & post-event expenses.

EXECUTION

- Ensure timely setups, assist with troubleshooting & system alignment, and perform pre-dry run checks to prevent technical issues.

- Oversee the performance of lighting equipment to identify any deviations or malfunctions.

- Be flexible, multitask, and assist other departments as needed.

POST EVENT

- Ensure efficient dismantling, safe transport, and inventory crosscheck with the master list to prevent losses.

- Assist with loading/unloading and evaluate event performance for improvements.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

- Manage inventory accurately, maintain equipment regularly, and ensure repairs at authorized centers.

- Follow up on servicing timelines and costs, and report equipment issues or shortages to the HOD.

PURCHASES

- Assist the HOD with sourcing, supplier negotiations, database management, and ensuring timely purchases, deliveries, and invoicing.

DRY HIRE

- Ensure equipment availability for dry hire, track inventory, follow up on client-held items, and verify returns against hire vouchers.

Requirements:

- Must have event lighting experience and strong technical skills with lighting equipment, effects, and programming on consoles like MA (GrandMA), Avolites, or similar.

- Lead the lighting team and coordinate with clients, artists, producers, and technical crews.

- Support the HOD in creating and implementing lighting plots, selecting the right fittings, effects, and equipment.

- Responsible for overseeing and supervising the setup process from load-in to load-out.

- Knowledge of various lighting equipment, including LEDs, moving heads, and special effects.

- Ability to set up, test, and troubleshoot lighting systems during live events.

- Ensure all lighting setups are completed within the client's deadlines and event schedules.

- Resolve technical issues during setup and events, ensure neat cable management & safe equipment handling.

- Manage high-pressure events, quick turnarounds, mentor juniors, & adapt to flexible timings.