Audio Technician – Mad Apple

Cirquedusoleil; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil is looking for an Audio Technician to join their Audio Services team in Las Vegas. The role involves supporting audio operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in audio technology and is fluent in English. This full-time position requires working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least two years of previous experience as a professional Audio Technician.
• Proficient in audio, RF, video, and communication technologies.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain audio archives and equipment.
• Work with sound crew in installations and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with management during rehearsals and performances.

Skills

Audio Technician experience

Microsoft applications

Audio equipment troubleshooting

Knowledge of sound technology

Computer networking protocols

LCS Cue Station programming

Ability to lift 50lbs

Fluent in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Audio equipment

RF and video equipment

AutoCAD

Job description

Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.

As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.

Audio Technician

Audio Engineer

Full-Time Position

We are looking for our next Audio Technician to join our Audio Services team. The main objective of this role is to bring support to our Audio team. In this position, you will be working with the sound crew in all audio operations to help oversee the installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all Audio Department systems. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and will work well under pressure.

The Audio Technician will have the opportunity to:

• Inspect and maintain audio archives, RF, video and communications equipment; update maintenance and inspection records as directed;
• Manage cue track documentation, audio archives and participate in cue track rotation as directed;
• Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays;
• Develop a thorough knowledge of all audio department equipment specific to the production in order to operate equipment safely;
• Participate in special projects, including the installation of new audio show elements;
• Collaborate with department management, the artistic and stage management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, training and performances;
• Ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspection logs, special projects, etc. are properly and adequately documented;
• Work with the department management to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component, or piece of equipment;
• Assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections – particularly life safety and show critical; ensure that these routines and inspections are appropriately documented;
• Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training;
• Complete all other job-related duties as assigned.

What does it take for this role? The following hard skills are the basics of what’s needed to be successful in this position:

• At least two years of previous experience as a professional Audio Technician;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications;
• Proficiency in operating audio, RF, video, and communications equipment; electronics training and audio equipment troubleshooting and repair skills an asset;
• In-depth knowledge of leading-edge sound technology;
• Operational knowledge of computer networking protocols, hardware interconnection, and computer-based real-time analysis audio system;
• Experience in LCS Cue Station programming and AutoCAD;
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 course completion card;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, etc.; Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• High school diploma or GED completion;
• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.