Chief Theatre Technician, Performing Arts

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority seeks a Chief Theatre Technician to lead Stage & Rigging, Lighting, Audio or AV-IT and uplift technical standards across performing arts facilities. The role focuses on safety culture, advanced production execution and cross-venue support.

Candidates should have strong leadership, extensive theatre experience and hands-on expertise with technical drawings and live productions. Irregular hours, evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise in Stage & Rigging, Lighting, Audio or AV-IT systems.
• Minimum 8 years’ theatre technical experience with production responsibilities.
• Experience in safety procedures and live event troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage duty rosters for technicians and operators.
• Coordinate discipline-specific teams to deliver production requirements.
• Supervise setup, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting in the discipline.
• Provide safety leadership and stop-work authority when needed.
• Support audits, safety checks and emergency preparedness.
• Develop technical workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Mentor technicians to enhance capability and standards.

Skills

Stage & Rigging

Lighting

Audio AV-IT

Leadership

Education

Advanced Diploma in Technical Arts

HKDSE 5 subjects Level 2+

Job description

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority welcomes exceptional talent with a passion to realise the vision and mission of making the West Kowloon Cultural District a prime local and international destination for arts, culture and entertainment. The Chief Theatre Technician provides discipline-specific leadership (Stage & Rigging, Lighting, Audio or AV-IT) and contributes to the continuous enhancement of technical standards, safety culture and operational excellence across the Performing Arts facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• prepare and manage duty rosters for assigned technicians, casuals and show operators
• coordinate and lead discipline-specific technical teams to deliver production requirements during move-in, rehearsals, performances and move-out
• supervise and actively participate in setup, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting within the assigned discipline provide Technical and Productions Team (T&P) Duty In-Charge support as assigned
• assume duty leadership when required and provide cross-venue technical support
• exercise immediate stop-work authority on safety grounds and elevate issues in accordance with established safety procedures
• implement and monitor safe systems of work in compliance with organisational policies, procedures and statutory regulations
• support safety audits, inspections and emergency preparedness activities
• support the implementation of preventive maintenance programmes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed by the Technical Manager
• supervise the safe storage, operational readiness and lifecycle care of technical equipment within the assigned discipline
• contribute to the ongoing development and optimisation of technical workflows, safety practices and operational efficiency
• provide practical feedback to support continuous improvement initiatives and venue development projects
• mentor and guide technicians within the assigned discipline to enhance technical capability, consistency and professional standards
• performing any duties from time to time as reasonably as assigned by the Authority

Requirements

• possess at least 5 subjects at Level 2 / Grade E or above in the HKDSE / HKCEE or equivalent academic qualification
• have a minimum of 8 years’ technical experience in theatre with demonstrable experience in production creation, realisation and running productions and performances, operation and maintenance of theatrical equipment and infrastructure
• OR possess at least an accredited advanced diploma in Technical Arts or equivalent technical qualification from a recognised tertiary education with a minimum of 4 years’ relevant working experience in theatre
• demonstrate strong hands-on expertise in Stage & Rigging, Lighting, Audio or AV-IT systems
• demonstrate strong troubleshooting ability and sound technical judgement during live events
• possess strong leadership qualities with the ability to guide teams while working within established reporting structures
• have good knowledge of interpreting technical drawings, specifications and design documentation
• show strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team, and demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in problem solving
• have good knowledge of creating and interpreting of technical drawings, specifications and design documentation
• be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese
• be willing to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• relevant Health and Safety qualifications would be an advantage.

For more information, please visit https://www.westk.hk or contact: Fiona Yung /[phone]

About West Kowloon Cultural District Authority

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority welcomes exceptional talent with a passion to realise the vision and mission of making the West Kowloon Cultural District a prime local and international destination for arts, culture and entertainment.