Team Leader Electrical

The Electrical Team Leader for the fabrication and production workshop is responsible for the safe code-compliant and on-schedule delivery of all electrical works across SELAs event exhibition and show productions from workshop pre-build through final on-site power-up and strike. He/she will coordinate with the Installation Rigging AV and Design teams to ensure that power distribution show lighting circuits control cabling and electrical fit-outs are built tested transported and installed to the highest safety and quality standards on time and within budget. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical proficiency in electrical systems for live events combined with the ability to lead and develop a site-based electrical crew.

Key Responsibilities
1. Production & Supervision

• Workflow Management: Plan and schedule electrical works for each project aligning with the overall production and installation timeline.
• Pre-fabrication & Testing: Ensure all power distribution boards cable looms control panels and lighting/electrical assemblies are built tested (PAT/continuity/load testing) and signed off in the workshop before dispatch to venue.
• Packing & Loading: Supervise the safe packing labelling and loading of cables distros fixtures and electrical equipment to prevent damage or loss in transit.
• Resource Management: Monitor manpower electrical materials consumables and tools and requisition or secure them as required to avoid site delays.
• Quality Control: Inspect all electrical installations temporary power distribution and lighting/AV power circuits to ensure compliance with design specifications SASO/Saudi Electrical Code requirements and client quality standards.

2. Health Safety & Compliance

• Risk Management: Develop and enforce Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for temporary power generator hook-ups and on-site electrical installations.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure all team members comply with Health & Safety policies including LOTO (lock-out/tag-out) procedures RCD/earthing protection safe use of PPE and safe handling of power tools and test equipment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all temporary electrical installations meet Saudi Electrical Code civil defense and venue-specific electrical safety requirements for public events.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean organized and safe workshop and site environment (5S standards) with cabling and distribution runs managed to eliminate trip and fire hazards.

3. Team Leadership & Communication

• On-site Leadership: Lead daily site electrical operations and allocate tasks to electricians and technicians ensuring efficient use of manpower to meet load-in and show-ready deadlines.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Train and mentor junior electricians and technicians on power distribution cable management lighting circuits and tool/equipment safety.
• Performance Monitoring: Conduct daily toolbox talks and team briefings monitor crew performance and provide feedback to improve efficiency and reduce rework or snags.
• Project Liaison: Liaise with production managers lighting/AV designers riggers and site management to provide progress updates resolve technical bottlenecks and ensure a seamless power-up for every show or activation

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5 years of proven experience in electrical works for live events exhibitions theatrical/scenic production themed entertainment or a similar fast-paced workshop and site environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of temporary power distribution generators three-phase systems show lighting circuits cable management and low-voltage control systems.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams power plans CAD drawings and design specifications.
• Safety Certifications: Relevant electrical and H&S qualifications (e.g. licensed electrician certification IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent local certification recognized in Saudi Arabia).
• Language & Mobility: Arabic and/or English proficiency preferred; willingness to travel to venues across the Kingdom and internationally as project needs require.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership ability to work under pressure against tight show deadlines proactive problem-solving and excellent communication with cross-functional production teams.
   

Additional Information :

Typical Working Conditions
Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment which may include loud noise dust and heat with some on-site installation work.
Hours: May require working evenings weekends and holidays to meet event deadlines.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site which may include lifting standing for long periods and working in varied conditions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time