Stage Lighting Systems Specialist

NYUAD Institute; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking a Theater Technical Specialist reporting to the Lighting Supervisor to lead technical theater operations for a range of events. You will assemble, operate, and maintain lighting, stage, sound, and video systems and support visiting companies and vendors.

The role requires expertise in lighting and related technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with Production staff. A Bachelor's degree and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with large-scale technical systems, operations and maintenance.
• Experience in maintenance, basic repair, and troubleshooting of technical equipment.
• Ability to read, draw, and interpret site diagrams, location maps, plots.
• Capable of working at elevated heights, 90’ and over.
• Able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Excellent record-keeping, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Fluent spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a skilled technician in all aspects of technical theater to achieve successful production results for diverse events (dance, theater, music).
• To rig, focus, program and de-rig lighting equipment and assist with sound, video, stage equipment; supervise facility changeovers as needed.
• Operate specialist lighting equipment, as well as sound, video and stage equipment as required.
• Maintain Technical Department’s equipment through yearly preventative maintenance and inventories; arrange maintenance as needed.
• Represent the venue to supervise support staff and coordinate with visiting companies, rental clients, and crew.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures to minimize risk of injury and accidents.
• Ensure all technical areas comply with licensing, fire and safety requirements.

Skills

Lighting systems

Stage equipment

Video systems

Sound systems

Reading diagrams

Maintenance

Safety procedures

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking a Theater Technical Specialist reporting to the Lighting Supervisor to lead technical theater operations for a range of events. You will assemble, operate, and maintain lighting, stage, sound, and video systems and support visiting companies and vendors.

The role requires expertise in lighting and related technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with Production staff. A Bachelor's degree and fluent English are required.