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This position involves leading the physical deployment, wiring, rack integration, and testing of audio-visual and low-voltage systems across various project sites in the UAE. You will act as the senior technical authority on-site, directing junior technicians and outsourced labor, ensuring the highest standards of installation quality from initial setup to final handover. Responsibilities also include supporting structural display installations and LED video wall assembly to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to both the company and manufacturer standards.
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 prior to 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; provide on-the-job guidance and verify 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.
- Use personal transport to travel reliably across multiple UAE project sites for 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, specifically 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.
- Background with AV system integrators or LED display contractors in the UAE.
Skills & Abilities
- Minimum:
- Valid UAE driving license and own vehicle (mandatory).
- Professional rack fabrication, cable management, and structured cabling termination.
- Structural display/projector rigging and mounting capabilities.
- Ability to read architectural drawings and AV schematics.
- Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, reliable, and punctual.
- Desired:
- Experience with 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 skills 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 both the company and manufacturer standards at handover.
- Full compliance with site HSE, permits to work, and safety procedures.
- Provide complete and accurate handover documentation including snag lists, QC checklists, cable schedules, and as-builts.
- Guide and verify the quality of junior technicians and outsourced labor on-site.
- Maintain on-schedule progress with daily reporting of status, shortfalls, and site risks.
