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.
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
