AV&L Show Operator

Position: AV&L Show Operator

Organization: OSL for Entertainment Projects

OSL under Orascom Investment Holdings umbrella is leading the transformation of the iconic Pyramids Sound & Light Show. Through advanced sound light and projection technologies OSL is reimagining the storytelling of ancient Egypt offering visitors a multi-sensory educational and inspiring experience. This project reinforces Egypts cultural legacy while positioning the Pyramids as a world-class tourism destination.
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Job Description:

The AV&L Show Operator is responsible for the daily operation pre-show preparation preventive maintenance and technical execution of integrated Audio Video Lighting (AV&L) and Show-Control systems. This role ensures smooth nightly show performances supports external site events supervises field operations assistants and maintains high standards of technical reliability and site safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Show Control: Operate multi-discipline systems (audio routing video/media servers projectors architectural/moving lighting DMX networks timecode and communications) per approved scripts cues and timelines.
• Live System Monitoring: Continuously monitor critical systems during rehearsals and live performances; respond swiftly to technical irregularities to preserve show quality and safety.
• Independent Execution: Step in to run the complete show independently or substitute for the Senior Operator as needed.
• Shutdown Protocols: Execute approved post-show system shutdown and securing procedures.

2. Pre-Show Preparation & Enclosure Oversight

• System Verification: Perform and document daily pre-show inspections across all AV&L equipment ensuring required files presets routing configurations and backups are correctly loaded.
• Enclosure Supervision: Direct operations assistants during the opening and closing of moving-head lighting and projection enclosures verifying proper timing ventilation drainage and weatherization.
• Immediate Escalation: Report operational issues or safety hazards immediately and coordinate corrective actions with technical leads or suppliers.

3. Preventive Maintenance & Basic Troubleshooting

• Routine Maintenance: Participate in daily weekly monthly and periodic preventive maintenance schedules.
• Field Inspections: Regularly inspect hardware for faults overheating corrosion dust/moisture ingress damaged cables or error codes.
• First-Level Troubleshooting: Identify signal flow issues check connections power-cycle systems safely load contingent configurations and swap basic peripherals without making unauthorized system changes.
• Vendor & Repair Support: Support specialist vendors during updates or repairs; test repaired equipment before re-integrating it into live production.

4. Status Reporting Shift Handovers & Team Leadership

• System Logging: Maintain daily show logs pre-/post-show checklists incident reports and hardware status updates (active faults temporary workarounds and pending maintenance).
• Alternate Team Leadership: Act as the on-duty team leader when assigned directing systems technicians power infrastructure technicians and operations assistants prior to audience admission.
• Cross-Departmental Alignment: Communicate effectively with site operations security and production teams providing detailed shift handovers until all outstanding issues are resolved.

5. Special Events & Infrastructure Restoration

• Event Facilitation: Serve as technical lead and backup operator for corporate functions private events VIP visits and external productions outside regular show schedules.
• System Safeguarding: Ensure temporary event setups do not compromise the integrity security or safety of the primary show infrastructure.
• Post-Event Teardown & Reset: Supervise dismantling of temporary gear restore original signal patching settings and show files and perform full system test-runs before the next scheduled performance.

6. Translation System & General Safety Discipline

• Translation Support: Conduct operational checks on translation channels audio routing receivers and charging stations.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain clean organized technical areas strictly observe site safety protocols and stop any activity that poses a risk to personnel or equipment.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in Engineering Media Technology Sound/Lighting IT/Networks or related fields.
• Bachelors Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Electronics Communications Computer Engineering Media Technology Theatre Technology or a related field.
• Practical experience gained through live events theatre operations broadcast AV integration theme parks or relevant university/freelance projects is highly desirable.
• Very good command of English both spoken and written to ensure clear communication in a technical and operational environment.