Senior Technician (Lighting)

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

This advert and the full job description are available in both English and Cymraeg. Candidates are welcome to submit applications and participate in interviews in either language.

Building the Opera Company of the future.

We are at a defining moment in our history. Welsh National Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru was born in the post-war spirit of democracy, fuelled by a national passion for human connection through song. In its 80th anniversary year, we are committed to reimagining the company as a contemporary opera company, fit for the 21st century, rooted in Wales but international in its ambition. We want to reimagine what opera can be today, positioning WNOCC as a pioneering, brave and joyful force in the UK’s live arts ecology. We want to champion increased diversity on our stages and in our audiences and prove that opera is the dynamic art form of our time.

In this next chapter, we seek an exceptional Senior Technician (Lighting) to support the Lighting Managers to deliver the highest quality presentation of stage lighting and related elements in an efficient manner that promotes a safe, healthy and sustainable working environment.

The Senior Technician (Lighting) will usually lead on programming and operating ETC EOS consoles for one or more delegated productions per season, as well as rigging and focusing of lighting equipment where required. They will assist the Lighting Managers as required and will also lead teams working on delegated tasks and smaller events. Out of season they will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the WNO Electrics department equipment, along with any preparatory work required for upcoming productions. Senior Lighting Technicians will also support a range of youth, community and development events.

• The desire to acquire new experiences and knowledge and to learn new skills.
• Supervisory skills including the ability to listen, counsel, give guidance, delegate and deliver informal practical training.
• A track record of working as part of a team delivering complex tasks under pressure.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and pro-active with the ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise conflicting demands.
• A sympathetic approach to people working under pressure in an artistic environment.
• The ability to work as a member of a large team as well as the ability to work independently or to supervise small independent groups.
• The ability to programme and operate EOS family consoles to a high standard.
• Up to date knowledge of current theatrical practice with the ability to keep abreast of new technologies and working practices.
• Excellent skills, knowledge and experience of theatrical lighting and electrical
• A basic working knowledge of theatrical sound and video.
• The ability to read and interpret LX plans, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• The ability to read and understand CAD drawings.
• A good working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation including LOLER, Risk Assessment, CDM2015 and working at height.
• Experience of the inspection, testing and maintenance of theatre lighting, sound and video equipment.