Lead Lighting Technician — Live Event Production

CE Rental Inc; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Curated Events in Covington, LA, seeks a Lead Lighting Technician to oversee lighting installations for live events. You will serve as the on-site technical lead, ensuring designs are executed accurately and safety protocols are followed.

You will lead a crew, interpret lighting plots, program consoles, troubleshoot on the fly, and mentor junior technicians while coordinating with designers, production managers, and other departments to deliver high-quality event experiences.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years in live event lighting or technical production.
• Ability to read lighting plots and technical drawings.
• Understanding of DMX signal flow, networking and power distribution.
• Experience with rigging and safe equipment handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, installation, and breakdown of lighting equipment for events.
• Interpret and execute lighting plots, rigging plans, and technical drawings.
• Supervise lighting crew during load-in, show execution, and load-out.
• Program and operate lighting consoles when required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly during events and rehearsals.
• Ensure all lighting systems meet safety standards and company protocols.
• Coordinate with Lighting Designers, Production Managers, and other departments.
• Perform routine maintenance, testing, and repairs of lighting equipment.
• Manage on-site inventory and assist with warehouse organization and prep.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and stagehands.

Skills

Live event lighting experience

Read lighting plots/schematics

DMX/networking/power distribution

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety-first mindset

Tools

GrandMA

HOG

ETC consoles

Job description

Curated Events in Covington, LA, seeks a Lead Lighting Technician to oversee lighting installations for live events. You will serve as the on-site technical lead, ensuring designs are executed accurately and safety protocols are followed.

You will lead a crew, interpret lighting plots, program consoles, troubleshoot on the fly, and mentor junior technicians while coordinating with designers, production managers, and other departments to deliver high-quality event experiences.