Entertainment Tech - Lighting

Mohegan Sun; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Montville, CT is seeking an experienced entertainment lighting technician responsible for drafting plots, programming and operating lighting consoles, load-ins/outs, and running a lighting crew for shows and events across the property. The role covers design and maintenance of lighting fixtures and systems, setup of dimmers and data distribution, and adherence to safety protocols.

Candidates should have related education or 3 years experience, knowledge of Vectorworks and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or a related degree in lighting/entertainment.
• Experience with entertainment lighting equipment, consoles, and CAD software.
• Knowledge of GrandMA2/3 or other entertainment lighting consoles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for loading in and loading out shows
• Responsible for running the lighting crew for load-ins & load-outs when LD or Dimmer Tech/Power Person
• Responsible for creating lighting plots
• Configure and hang trusses and lighting equipment for shows and events
• Set-up/Install portable dimmers, power and data distribution
• Operate lighting control systems
• Design lighting for entertainment and special events
• Build, maintain, and repair lighting fixtures/devices and cables
• Set Up & Operate Follow Spots and RoboSpots

Skills

Lighting design

Programming lighting

Load-ins/outs

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Theatrical/Entertainment Lighting degree

Experience with entertainment lighting systems

Tools

GrandMA2/3

Vectorworks CAD

Job description

Join Our Team And Experience Endless Career Possibilities

Position Summary

This position is responsible for all aspects of entertainment lighting including drafting plots, doing load-ins, programming and operating a lighting console, doing load-outs, running a crew, being the dimmer tech/power person for shows & events, being a follow spot operator, lighting focus, and doing maintenance on all types of lighting and lighting equipment to be used for all events across property.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for loading in and loading out shows
• Responsible for running the lighting crew for load-ins & load-outs when assigned as the role of Lighting Designer (LD) or Dimmer Tech/Power Person
• Responsible for creating lighting plots
• Configure and hang trusses and lighting equipment for shows and events
• Set-up/Install portable dimmers, power distribution, data distribution, and monitor for proper operation
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
• Operate lighting control systems
• Design lighting for entertainment and special events
• Build, maintain, and repair: Lighting fixtures/devices, cables and other entertainment electrical equipment
• Set Up & Operate Follow Spots and RoboSpots

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate fork trucks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
• Casino Lighting Maintenance and Projects
• Entertainment Lighting Installations around property
• Assists with Entertainment production tasks, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• OR Bachelors Degree with a focus on Theatrical or Entertainment Lighting
• In lieu of a degree, three years of experience working with entertainment or theatrical lighting equipment, lighting consoles, and other related lighting systems may be considered
• Knowledgeable in the operation of professional lighting equipment
• Experience in Live Event, Theatrical, or Architectural lighting design
• Knowledge of Vectorworks or other applicable CAD software
• Knowledge of the GrandMA2/3 or any other applicable entertainment lighting consoles
• Knowledge of temporary power & data distribution for entertainment lighting

Competencies:

• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to delegate tasks efficiently and effectively

Training Requirements

• Knowledge of digital and computer-based lighting equipment
• Knowledge of company specific hardware and software
• Must be certified in the operation of fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks, scissor lifts and boom lifts

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend and climb for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb wire ladders to operate truss mounted follow spots
• Must be able to climb wire ladders to focus lighting on trusses
• Must be able to lift and move all necessary equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Shift

Regular

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Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.