Senior Lighting Technician – EOS & Live Opera

Welsh National Opera; Wales; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Welsh National Opera is seeking a Senior Technician (Lighting) to support the Lighting Managers in delivering high-quality stage lighting across productions. You will often lead on programming and operating ETC EOS consoles, while also rigging and focusing lighting equipment when required.

You will help maintain Electrics department gear and prepare for upcoming productions, while contributing to youth and community events.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating EOS consoles to a high standard.
• Excellent knowledge of theatrical lighting and electrical practice.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate EOS consoles for delegated productions.
• Rig lighting equipment and perform focusing as required.
• Maintain and upkeep lighting and electrics department equipment out of season.
• Support youth, community and development events.
• Read LX plans, schematics and wiring diagrams with accuracy.

Skills

EOS consoles

Theatrical lighting

CAD drawings

LX plans

Electrical safety

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Lighting maintenance

Tools

EOS family consoles

Job description

Welsh National Opera is seeking a Senior Technician (Lighting) to support the Lighting Managers in delivering high-quality stage lighting across productions. You will often lead on programming and operating ETC EOS consoles, while also rigging and focusing lighting equipment when required.

You will help maintain Electrics department gear and prepare for upcoming productions, while contributing to youth and community events.