Senior Audio Technician (m/f/d)

• Lead in setting up, maintaining, and operating audio equipment for a variety of events.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment when necessary to ensure seamless operations at all times.
• Ensure that all audio setups meet the technical and quality standards.
• Provide on-site technical support for live events, adjusting sound settings as needed.

          Team Leadership and Coordination:

• Support junior team members, guiding them in proper audio equipment handling, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with the Crew and other units (e.g., video, lighting) to ensure that audio work aligns with other technical elements of event production.
• Train new team members, ensuring they are familiar with the latest audio technology and best practices.

          Sound Design and Quality Control:

• Oversee the mixing of live sound, balancing levels, clarity, and other factors to create the best possible audio experience for the audience.
• Adjust sound levels during live events, ensuring consistency and preventing issues like feedback or distortion.
• Work closely with the project management team to understand specific sound needs for events and adapt sound design as necessary.

          Equipment Management:

• Manage the inventory of audio equipment, ensuring that it is well-maintained, operational, and up-to-date.
• Oversee the testing of equipment before and after events or sessions, ensuring functionality and reliability.
• Ensure all audio equipment is safely transported, set up, and packed away according to industry safety standards.

          Collaboration and Communication:

• Act as the point of contact for any audio-related issues or queries, liaising with other units to resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain clear communication with project managers, technical planners, technicians and other team members to ensure that the audio design meets the overall vision for the project.
• Provide feedback and technical advice to other team members to ensure the team operates efficiently.

• Proven working experience as an audio technician/sound engineer for events.
• Proficiency with a variety of audio equipment, including mixing consoles, microphones, amplifiers, speakers, and digital audio workstations.
• Ability to set up, operate, and maintain sound systems for live events such as concerts, conferences or theater productions.
• Experience working with VectorWorks.
• Knowledge of various L-Acoustics systems and their configurations; ability to work with L-Acoustics Networked Control Software, such as L-Acoustics SoundVision and L-ISA technology.
• L-Acoustics certifications, namely Drive Systems, System implementation, Sound Vision, M1-P1, K/L Systems, Speaker Calibration and L'ISA, are a big plus.
• English language proficiency is a must.
• Strong communication (verbal, written) and organizational skills.
• Team player mindset and can-do approach.

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits! 
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Annual Flight Allowance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions. 
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Germany.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.
• Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies.