About the Role
You will lead the physical deployment, wiring, rack integration, and testing of audio-visual and low-voltage systems across various project sites in the UAE. As the senior technical authority on site, you will direct junior technicians and outsourced labor, ensuring installation quality from the first fix through to final handover. Your role includes supporting structural display deployments and LED video wall assembly, ensuring installations are delivered safely, on schedule, and to both client and manufacturer standards.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the physical installation, mounting, and alignment of displays, projectors, projection screens, and specialized audio/speaker systems across project sites.
- Read and interpret architectural, structural, and AV system drawings to plan mounting positions, containment, and cable routes.
- Execute structural display and projector rigging in line with load ratings and safe working practices.
- Oversee the mechanical assembly, structural mounting, cabinet linking, and module calibration of indoor/outdoor LED video walls (NovaStar or similar).
- Execute professional AV equipment rack builds with precise wire lacing, labeling, and cable management.
- Terminate structured, AV, and low-voltage cabling (copper, HDMI/HDBaseT, audio, control) to industry standards.
- Conduct signal testing and pre-commissioning checks on audio, video, and control systems; troubleshoot and resolve faults before handover.
- Enforce installation quality standards; complete snag lists, QC checklists, cable schedules, and as-built mark-ups.
- Support commissioning engineers and participate in client walkthroughs and final handover.
- Allocate daily tasks to junior technicians and outsourced installation labor, providing on-the-job guidance and verifying the quality of their work.
- Coordinate first-fix and second-fix activities with project managers, MEP contractors, and site management.
- Report daily progress, material shortfalls, and site risks to the Head - Presales & Delivery.
- Utilize your own transport to reliably travel across multiple UAE project sites for daily installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Comply with site HSE requirements, permits to work, working-at-height, and electrical safety procedures.
Qualifications
Education
- Minimum: Diploma or technical certification in Electrical, Electronics, or AV Technology from a recognized institution.
- Desired: AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist).
Experience
Minimum:
- 5 years of hands-on experience in AV and low-voltage systems installation, including experience on UAE project sites.
- Proven experience leading on-site installation teams and guiding junior technicians.
Desired:
- Experience with structural display deployments and LED video wall panel assembly.
- Experience with AV system integrators or LED display contractors in the UAE.
Skills & Abilities
Minimum:
- Valid UAE driving licence and own vehicle (mandatory).
- Professional rack fabrication, cable management, and structured cabling termination.
- Structural display / projector rigging and mounting.
- Ability to read architectural drawings and AV schematics.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, reliable, and punctual.
Desired:
- LED video wall assembly, cabinet linking, and signal testing (NovaStar or similar).
- Basic awareness of AV control and DSP platforms (Crestron, Q-SYS).
- Strong troubleshooting under site pressure and good team leadership.
Accountabilities
- Deliver installations within budgeted man-hours per project.
- Control material wastage and consumables usage against the project BOQ.
- Minimize rework and snag-related costs through right-first-time installation.
- Ensure installation quality meets client and manufacturer standards at handover.
- Achieve full compliance with site HSE regulations, permits to work, and safety procedures.
- Provide complete and accurate handover documentation, including snag lists, QC checklists, cable schedules, and as-builts.
- Provide guidance and quality verification of junior technicians and outsourced labor on site.
- Maintain on-schedule progress with daily reporting of status, shortfalls, and site risks.
