Production Electrician
The Sands College of Performing Arts (PPA) is seeking an experienced Production Electrician to work in the theatrical and academic facilities of PPA, supporting production and classroom needs.
The Production Electrician assists the Production Manager and production staff in providing support for the PPA Mainstage Productions, student events, and to ensure all PPA theatrical equipment is maintained and operational. Position Duties
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of PPA theatrical lighting, audio, video and electrical equipment for all PPA venues and spaces, in coordination with the Sound Engineer.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of all electrical shop tools and equipment in a manner consistent with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Ensure the maintenance of a clean and safe electrics shop environment.
- Assist the production staff in the preparations, load-ins, focus, notes and strikes of all PPA Mainstage Productions, which includes plays, musicals, dance concerts, devised work and film production.
- Coordinate, plan, budget, maintain and implement all lighting needs for Mainstage Productions, as well as project needs in collaboration with Sound Engineer.
- Work with student designers to execute light plots and rental needs within a fixed budget.
- Determine the most efficient way to hang and focus lights from show to show.
- Purchase consumables (lamps, gel, fluids, etc) as necessary for Mainstage Productions, with the designers to suggest substitutions as appropriate.
- In collaboration with the designers, generate and maintain all necessary paperwork.
- Organize, coordinate, supervise and / or train all student stagehands as necessary, and provide guidance and feedback to students to promote academic success.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to : electrical wiring practices, safety practices, hang and focus techniques, paperwork creation, console programming, networking, and team leadership.
- Organize, coordinate, and supervise all department electrical crew calls, including instructional staff, overhires and union labor (when applicable).
- Manage all lighting budgets in collaboration with production management.
- Plan, research and engineer lighting practicals, special effects and special projects, in collaboration with student designers and technicians.
- Coordinate load-in, technical rehearsal notes, performance notes and strike so they are completed in a timely manner in coordination with the other production departments.
- Collaborate with fellow production shop heads to ensure efficient and safe day-to-day operations.
- Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Position Qualifications
- BS / BA / BFA required.
- At least 3 years of experience in technical theatre or a related field or equivalent experience with degree. Without the degree, 8 years of experience may be considered.
- Experience with technical theater equipment and maintenance including audio, lighting, projection and video equipment.
- Experience with operating and programming EOS, Vectorworks, Lightwright, LED Fixtures, Moving Lights, QLab, and AVID software or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of fundamental rigging, theatrical electrics and theatrical video technologies.
- Professional attitude toward customer service and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend stage plots, electrical diagrams and light and sound plots.
- Experience working with and leading student and union stagehands in a University setting is a plus.
- OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 Certified is a plus.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and methods in a given field.
- Valid Driver’s License : ability to drive a 14’ box truck and cargo van are preferred.
Work Hours This is a 12-month position (days and times vary depending on production calendar during the academic year). Work hours must be discussed with head of PPA and Production Manager.
There may be specific predetermined projects during the summer months. Salary Range $70K-80K
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