Stagehand - Head Electrician

Show Unit/Traveling Show | Full Time Production & Operations Touring Units — Tour Operations - Production

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Essential Functions

• Leads a team of stagehands and provides expertise that promotes the development of technical expertise and soft skills to other members of their department. 
• Serves as the working leader in setup, tear-down, and maintenance tasks within the electrics department while guiding assistants and local crews, fostering teamwork and communication. 
• Troubleshoots technical challenges, mediates work related conflicts, and provide training to ensure efficient operations and continuous improvement within the electrics department. 
• Accountable for the repair, maintenance, and facilitating the ordering of replacement parts for all equipment and hardware, following directives from supervisors and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs). 
• Ensure the safety, security and operation of all three phase power systems, moving light operation, interactive tracking systems, show networking & control systems, lighting console operation & programming, and any other electrical equipment used in the production. 
• Maintains high-quality standards by adhering to the production's aesthetic and creative guidelines. 
• Responsible for following the rules, regulations, and guidelines set forth by Feld Entertainment Inc. and local regulations as they pertain to “FELD entertainment Productions”. 
• Responsible for compliance with all safety and security procedures and for continually seeking to improve efficiency and safety within the electrics department and overall production. 
• Responsible for adhering to the allocated budgets established by the Tour Manager/Touring Ops for the department. 
• Responsible for accepting all other duties as assigned by supervisors. 

Qualificiations

• Associate degree or higher in Technical Theatre and/or 5+ years of experience in the field of lighting and electrics in the theatre, stadium, or arena touring industries. Supervisory experience is preferred. 
• Troubleshooting signal and power distribution paths a must, ensuring efficient and reliable system performance. 
• Possesses an understanding of electrical principles, formulas, and drawings. 
• Experience with the installation and operation of interactive tracking system components, function of those components, and 'focusing' of tracking camera/sensors. 
• Ability to troubleshoot lighting instruments and perform routine maintenance. 
• Strong written and spoken communication & comprehension skills are required. 

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with ability to adapt to extreme work environments that are physically demanding with hours that may exceed 12 hours per day. 
• Ability to lift over 50lbs., stand for extended periods of time, and operate small hand tools. 
• Ability to climb, work, and repair at heights in excess of 40ft. 
• Understands theatrical terms and directions. 
• Ability to use and understand various kinds of test equipment and meters such as volt, ohm, scope and amp. 
• Ability to guide, inspire, and motivate a team towards achieving common goals, while fostering a positive and productive work environment. 
• Proficiency in basic computer software (Microsoft Office, email management), ability to learn new software quickly, and basic troubleshooting skills. 
• Additional skills in video, audio, electronics and time code systems a plus. 
• General knowledge of industry standard entertainment rigging. 
• Forklift, Aerial lift operator certification a plus. 
• Ability to tour year-round both domestically and internationally traveling 100% of the time. 

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