Show Technician I Real Estate I Imagine Entertainment

Job Requisition ID: 181867 

About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Overview of the role:

The role will involve carrying out planned and corrective maintenance for Imagine assets, involve operating scheduled shows, Special and live events and supporting operations and technical supervisors 

The department is proactive and aims to be as self-sufficient as possible in undertaking special events, development projects and modifying and improving assets. This role therefore involves building in house equipment and equipment modifications as part of this strategy. 

What you will do:

Responsible for:

Show Support:

• Carry out repairs and maintenance of plant and equipment
• Carry out corrective maintenance as required
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks as assigned.
• Support Operation of shows, special and live events to scheduled and as planned
• Carry out warehouse, logistics and transport work

Show Operation:

• Build  in house turnkey equipment
• Be responsible for carrying out equipment modifications
• Operation of shows, special and live events to schedule and as planned
• Support production team in executing the technical elements for Multi-media shows, live, special events and fireworks shows
• Test and operate as required new or temporary equipment
• Assist in programming of shows  

Safety:

Ensure Safety compliance in all works ,checks and records in line with industry standards and good practice ,full observance of all site specific health and safety requirements and procedures.

Administrative:

Maintain Technical documentation and checklists.

Job Context:

The role is required to contribute to the provision of a quality entertainment experience in a professional and efficient manner which will reflect the company’s reputation in the shopping centre industry.  Serve as a member of the Operations and Show Support team for Imagine.

Required skills to be successful:

Job-Specific Skills:

• Able to work at height (up to 15 metres ) 

Behavioural Competencies :

• Honest and trustworthy.
• Be flexible and efficient.
• Proactive, punctual and reliable.
• Organised and unflappable  

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Trade School Diploma, Mechanical, Electrical or Welding  
• Fluent in written and spoken English  
• Reasonable computer skills - MS Office

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years extensive Repair and Maintenance experience or live entertainment experience preferably in an appropriate fast paced environment.

About Al-Futtaim Real Estate

With a legacy of more than six decades in real estate and asset management, Al-Futtaim Real Estate – part of Al-Futtaim – creates real impact on the communities it serves through long-term investment and growth. As one of the region’s leading private developers, the company plans, creates and manages developments across the MENA region.  

Al-Futtaim Real Estate has a diversified, multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the real estate value chain and asset types such as residential, commercial, malls and industries including hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure and education. Flagship mixed-use urban communities include Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.  

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is also responsible for Al-Futtaim Contracting, a fully integrated, end-to-end specialist division operating across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt. The business has delivered industry-leading construction, engineering, technology and FM solutions for more than 50 years.