Studio Technician - UAE Nationals only

The Opportunity
The Studio Technician is responsible for the provision of technical support to faculty and students in the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises. The technician will maintain, oversee, and supervise the various art and design studios, shops, and labs which support the diverse specializations.

The Responsibilities

1. Art and Design studio operations support maintenance and supervision:
   • Serves as the liaison between CACE and CPDS for maintenance and safety issues.
   • Works with the faculty to carry out teaching goals and special departmental projects and maintain presentation and gallery spaces within the department.
   • Maintains the daily operations of the Art and Design studios, shops, and labs.
   • Prepares equipment and materials for classes and teaching as required.
   • Assists with Exhibition installation as required.
   • Compiles and updates regularly listings/inventories for the purchase of materials and resources used in the studios as per health and safety standards.
   • Orders and takes inventory of materials, supplies, tools, and equipment along with reporting as required.
   • Supports in servicing, replacing spare parts, maintenance of equipment, purchase of equipment and materials, and providing technical support for the College's teaching and research commitments.
   • Provides technical support and demonstrates safe operation of different types of machines and studio equipment to staff and students as required.

1. First Aid and Workplace Health and Safety:
   • Consults, develops, and works with Campus Physical Development department on safe operations of workshops and studios as per the university environmental health and safety requirements.
   • Assures that the studios are safe and orderly and that equipment remains in good working condition; assures that health and safety precautions are followed.
   • Provides health and safety workshops and inductions to advise and demonstrate the obligations and responsibilities under the Health and Safety rules and operation of lab equipment as required; monitors and oversees the safe use of the studios and their assets outside class time.
   • Ensures all hazardous substances are registered and correctly labeled and stored as per the university environmental health and safety requirements and recorded.
   • Carries out Risk Assessments on all hazardous substances and maintains procedures as per university environmental health and safety requirements.
   • Prepares standard operating procedures (SOP) for studios and other college activities as per university environmental health and safety requirements.
   • Coordinates and participates in the university environmental health and safety training, inspections, audits, and supports with requirements.
   • The technician will be required to troubleshoot and use sound judgment to develop and apply solutions to issues pertaining to the studio and various equipment such as woodworking tools and equipment, CAD CAM machines as per university health & safety requirements.
   • The technician will be working with faculty and students in relation to providing studio and technical support.

The Requirements
Must possess a B.F.A or equivalent in the appropriate disciplinary area from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Other Requirements: Broad studio experience and be knowledgeable and capable of working with the chemicals, tools, and machinery in the below disciplinary areas (at least three or more) and is willing to train in those areas where more experience is required:

• Ceramic Equipment: Pottery Wheels, Kilns
• Welding Equipment
• Metal and Wood Working Machinery
• Portable Electric and Air Operated Tools
• Hand Tools
• Painting, drawing, and sculpture Equipment
• Printmaking Equipment including chemicals

Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy items. Knowledge of Exhibition Preparation, knowledge of first aid, and Health and Safety in a studio environment. Substantial level of computer literacy. Excellent English communication and writing skills.

The Benefits
The University’s benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., cash housing allowance, a one-time furniture allowance, annual vacation, airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children, and healthcare provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

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