Chief Timekeeper

Role Purpose

Lead and coordinate timekeeping operations for motor sport events, ensuring accurate timing, reliable system operation, verification of official results, and compliance with applicable sporting regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, test and monitor primary and backup electronic timing systems, including timing loops, decoders, transponders and associated equipment.
• Lead timekeeping personnel and coordinate timing activities across practice, qualifying and race sessions.
• Monitor live timing data and troubleshoot timing-system or connectivity issues during event operations.
• Verify official times, session results, penalties and championship standings before publication.
• Coordinate closely with Race Control, Clerk of the Course, Race Director and other sporting officials.
• Prepare timing systems and infrastructure according to championship/event requirements and technical manuals.
• Maintain accurate timing records, reports and system documentation.

What are we looking for

• 4–7 years of relevant work experience in motor sport timekeeping, including hands‑on experience with electronic timing systems and race/event operations, preferably in a Chief/Senior Timekeeper capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of professional timing systems such as MYLAPS, Alkamel or equivalent motor sport timing platforms.
• Experience with transponders, timing loops, decoders, networking and timing-system troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of motor sport sporting regulations, race procedures and official results management.
• High level of accuracy and ability to perform under time-critical event conditions.
• Previous experience supporting international motor sport championships/events is highly desirable.

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Relevant professional training/certification in motor sport timekeeping or electronic timing systems is an advantage.

Important Note

This opportunity is being advertised as part of our talent planning for upcoming requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting an application does not constitute an offer of employment or confirmation of an assignment.