Friday, September 26, 2008

Event Technical Support Manager - Hong Kong

Position Posted Event Technical Support Manager26 Sep 08Safety Officer25 Sep 08Assistant Human Resources Manager24 Sep 08Senior HR Officer/ HR Officer24 Sep 08Marketing Manager16 Sep 08Quality, Safety and Environment Assistant (1-year contract)03 Sep 08ICT Officer02 Sep 08 Company DescriptionAsiaWorld-Expo (www.asiaworld-expo.com) is a world-class exhibition and events venue offering over 70,000 sq. m. of rentable space for exhibitions, conventions and special events, including 10 column-free exhibition halls, one of which is also a purpose-built entertainment arena with a capacity for 13,500, ideal for concerts, sports and entertainment events. This state-of-the-art venue was opened in December 2005 as Asia's premiere new facility. AsiaWorld-Expo is located next to the Hong Kong International Airport and is easily reachable by MTR/AEL and a number of franchised buses. Professionals interested to join a dynamic and fast moving team are now invited to apply for the following vacancy:

Event Technical Support Manager Reporting to the Head of Building Management & Services, your key responsibilities included but not limited to:

Coordinating and planningfacilities/resources requirement of different services such as temporary signage, rigging, carpeting, room set-up, stage/stand build and other event logistics etc. foran event
Mobilisation of direct manpower for facilities set up before and after event;
Cost control on general labour expenses on event related activities;
Manage health, quality and safety issues for part-time casual labour;
Managing dilapidation inspection recording and arrange remedial works, and also vetting of booth layout and drawings for compliance to rules and regulations;
Providing engineering support and professional advice to other department and event organisers /exhibitors or other external customers of the exhibition centre;
Managing and supervising Arena seating erection, dismantling and maintenance and;
Event facilities and equipment inventory management.
Job Requirements:

Degree or above in Building Studies, Building Survey or other relevant Engineering disciplines;
Minimum 8-years solid experience in management and maintenance of building facilities for supporting different type of exhibition and event function;
Experience in preparation of long term maintenance plan and system replenishment/improvement program in large exhibition centre;
Experience in providing training to new comers;
Good report writing skill;
Good knowledge and experience of ISO scheme implementation;
Good leadership, communication, customer and interpersonal skills;
Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English; Fluency in Mandarin will be an advantage; General knowledge of the current legislations relating to building PPE licensing;

Well organised, self-initiative and able to work independently and;
Full or corporate membership of engineering institution or other relevant professional bodies such as CIOB, HKIE etc.


We offer 5 days’ work, competitive remuneration package, comprehensive fringe benefits and good career prospect to the right candidates. Please send your full resume stating present & expected salary to HR Department by email to hr@asiaworld-expo.com.