***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.***

***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***

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Lead Lighting Technician – ‘Auana

Full-Time Position

The Lead Lighting Technician is responsible for managing the department and working as part of the technical team to install, maintain, and operate lighting systems and equipment in a safe and consistent manner and providing all other supporting services. The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with all business contacts for cross-departmental support or related projects that involve Lighting and Projection elements.

The Lead Lighting Technician will:

Manage employees and the weekly scheduling of all department crew;

Assist with departmental budget, ordering and receiving of goods needed for operations;

Work with technical management, artistic staff and stage management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings and performances;

Run department cue tracks and consoles for performances, artistic training and maintenance;

Maintain cue track documentation and participate in cue track rotation;

Operate and maintain, including some programming, complex systems consisting of multiple computers, consoles, fixtures, dimmers, associated networks, and other stage-related equipment;

Develop a thorough knowledge of department equipment specific to the production, to operate and maintain equipment safely;

Assist the Technical Director and Technical Services in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections;

Ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspections logs, special projects, etc. are properly and adequately documented;

Work with technical management to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment;

Lead collaboration efforts for special projects, including the research, purchasing, construction and installation of show elements, and other projects that may fall within the department’s specialty, as directed; Maintain flexible schedule for such projects;

Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, by developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time;

Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training;

Contribute to a safe and positive working environment at all times by adhering to and following all Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group standards, values, policies and regulations pertaining to safety using equipment and established working methods;

Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmental support;

Complete all other job-related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

At least five years of previous experience operating and maintaining lighting systems and equipment in a large-scale theatrical or concert production;

Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including Ethernet and wireless technology (TCIP/IP, UDP, Switches, Firewalls.);

Comprehension of basic principles of AC/DC electricity, basic electronics, MIDI and DMX;

Strong understanding of digital test equipment for troubleshooting and repairs;

Ability support the integration and program Special Events; 

Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook);

Working knowledge of lighting-specific software and systems such as GrandMA 3, ETC Paradigm, Vectorworks, Lightwright, Moving Light Assistant, Pangolin Beyond, Madrix, Capture, and Zactrack an asset;

Working maintenance and operational knowledge of various types of moving lights, LED static lights, lasers and atmospherics;

Previous experience working with maintenance programs;

ETCP Certification an asset;

Ability to obtain OSHA 30 course completion card;

Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts;

Professional appearance and demeanor;

Fluent in English, both written and spoken;

Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays;

Ability to operate or train to operate various lifts and heavy equipment like forklifts;

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, etc.; Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;

Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $42.84 USD/hour.

This rate is location-specific and compensation in other geographies may vary.

** Please note: This position is required to be on-site in Hawai’i. There will be no relocation assistance provided for this position.**

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.

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