Senior / Venue Technician, Office of Venue Management

Manage and operate the stage lighting systems, logistics coordination and maintenance of technical equipment, lighting systems and inventories within SOTA’s performing arts venues and art gallery. Also required to perform a variety of other technical duties associated with stage rigging, carpentry, fly system, audio and visual media during load-in, performance and load-out. Provide technical advice and operational support for the hirers, Venue Sales, Production Coordination and Front-of-House teams in ensuring hirers’ production and event needs are met and delivered in a safe and orderly working environment while upholding excellent service standards.

Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for managing and operating the stage lighting systems and equipment, coordination of logistics and maintenance of technical equipment, systems, and inventories within SOTA’s performing arts venues and art gallery.
2. Responsible for the technical aspects of productions in the performing venues and art gallery from load-in to load-out, assign duties to technical team to ensure efficient technical services are rendered effectively within production timeline.
3. Perform a variety of technical duties associated with lighting, sound, visual media, stage rigging, fly system and carpentry, including the role of lighting operator when required.
4. Provide technical advice and operational support for the Venue Sales, Production Coordination and Front-of-House teams in ensuring hirers’ production and event needs are met and delivered in a safe and orderly working environment while upholding excellent service standards.
5. Evaluate risk assessment procedures and always ensure compliance with SOTA’s prevailing policies and standard operating procedures.
6. Manage the technical inventory, coordinate maintenance schedule, conduct regular in-house maintenance to ensure equipment and systems are in good operational condition.
7. Plan and implement servicing and upgrading to the respective systems in the venues.
8. Coordinate and supervise contractors during maintenance and/or installation of equipment, system and/or any venue-related works.
9. Assist the department in sourcing and collating purchase requisition requirements and quotations on any product requisition for maintenance, replacement and upgrading of venue equipment and systems.
10. Assist technical team in planning work schedules and assigning tasks for the team of Venue Technicians (full-time/casual).
11. Supervise and mentor casual technicians, and cross-train with team members in the technical aspects of lighting, audio, visual media, staging, rigging, stage automation system operation, carpentry and/or any other technical theatre specialisations to provide technical advice and operational support at events.
12. Develop appropriate training programs and conduct training for the junior/casual venue technicians to develop and enhance their technical knowledge and skills to better support the team.
13. Engage in cross-training and functions in venue and production operations and project management.
14. Support school-wide events and key activities.
15. Adhere to SOTA’s prevailing policies and procedures.
16. Accept any other duties assigned by Reporting Officer or Management of the School.

Job Requirements

1. Diploma or relevant professional qualification and technical experience of equivalent in related fields, and above.
2. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in managing and operating audio-visual systems in the arts and entertainment industry. (to have more than 6 years of good and relevant experience for consideration for Senior position).
3. Possess good working technical knowledge and skills in lighting systems, and various stage production disciplines with specialisation in at least one of the following will be an added advantage:
   • Audio and visual media
   • Fly system, rigging, and theatre carpentry
4. Able to work independently with an eye for details and an excellent team player.
5. Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, including planning and supervisory skills.
6. Able to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment and handle complex situations calmly and professionally.

Typical Physical Working Conditions

1. Working at Height.
2. Operating machinery and lifting of heavy equipment.
3. Long working hours, with frequent requirement to work on weekends and/or Public holidays.