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As a key member of the technical team, you will be responsible for providing technical coordination, equipment operation, team support, safety, and leadership during live events, performances, and shows. Your role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure seamless technical setups while maintaining high safety standards and compliance with industry regulations.
Responsibilities
Technical Coordination:
- Collaborate with the technical manager to plan and execute technical setups for live events, performances, or shows.
- Assist in coordinating equipment and resource allocation to meet production requirements.
- Liaise with stakeholders for any technical requirements and concerns.
- Create a monthly schedule for the Entertainment Technical team.
- Liaise and coordinate work to be performed by contractors or vendors.
Equipment Operation:
- Operate and maintain audio, visual, and lighting equipment during rehearsals and live productions.
- Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption to the performance.
- Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are being followed during shows and park operations.
Team Support:
- Assist in the supervision and coordination of technical support staff, including technicians and stage technicians.
- Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure efficient operations.
- Recommend and offer suggestions for the improvement of the Technical Team.
Safety and Compliance:
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the well-being of all performers and crew.
- Assist in ensuring that all technical operations meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Able to create and review the Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Ensure that Entertainment Technical safety certificates are up to date.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise a team of technical specialists, including technicians, engineers, and stage technicians.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to foster a collaborative and high-performing team.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Related Technical Qualifications (e.g., Theater Production, Electrical Engineering, IT networking or similar) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in Audio Video Lighting, Show control & network maintenance and operation.
- 2+ years’ experience in installation of AVL systems including show control and network.
- Knowledge of operating entertainment show systems and show control systems is a must.
- Keen interest in technology with familiarity with the latest technologies and implementations.
- Proven ability in troubleshooting and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adhere to strict timelines and clear understanding of both written and spoken English.
- Basic computer skills and ability to understand one line drawings and schematics.
- Ability to spend long hours standing if required.
- Firm knowledge of installation tools and ability to utilize them effectively.
- Ability to lift at least 25 kg.
- Experience managing a large team of 30.
Desirable:
- Electronics or Electrical Certificate.
- Engineering or college diploma.
- Previous experience working within the amusement park industry is an advantage.
- Familiarity with live shows and events, including operation of audio and lighting systems for live entertainment.
- Competence in component repairs of audio, lighting, and video equipment.
- A people person who works well alone and as part of a larger team.
- Self-motivated and committed to getting the job done.
- Knowledge of show automation and digital signal processing is advantageous.
- Understanding of system integration and design.
