Lead Lighting Technician – Theatre & Touring

Appone; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peace Center in Greenville, SC seeks a Lighting Technician to lead the electrics department across all productions and maintenance activities. You will supervise electricians and stagehands, program lighting, and ensure safe, compliant operation of all lighting systems.

Responsibilities include reviewing show riders, advancing lighting needs, and maintaining lighting plots and paperwork, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. ETCP or OSHA credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years' experience as an electrician in theatre or on a touring production.
• Experience reading and implementing light plots and lighting paperwork.
• Proficiency in operating and programming EOS family consoles, MA2 and MA3 family consoles, and Paradigm control systems.
• Knowledge of the needs of all departments associated with theatrical production, including load ins, performances, load outs, and maintenance calls.
• Basic knowledge of theatrical rigging equipment is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Vectorworks 2024, and Lightwright 6.
• Ability to operate or train to operate various lifts and heavy equipment.
• Ability to obtain an OSHA 30 course completion card.
• ETCP certification or ability to become ETCP certified.
• Ability to work well with others; leadership capability; flexible schedule including nights/weekends.
• Critical thinking and good judgement; work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead electricians and stagehands in lighting equipment prep, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Manage show riders, light plots, lighting paperwork, crew calls, and reports; coordinate with production teams and touring personnel.
• Maintain repertory light plots, hang, circuiting, focus, and show file maintenance; adjust lighting for performances.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance routines and inspections.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair lighting equipment; uphold safety standards.
• Lead collaborative efforts for special and capital projects from research to installation.
• Mentor casual crew to take on more responsibility within the field.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Reading light plots

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EOS consoles

MA2/MA3

Paradigm control systems

Vectorworks 2024

Lightwright 6

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Peace Center in Greenville, SC seeks a Lighting Technician to lead the electrics department across all productions and maintenance activities. You will supervise electricians and stagehands, program lighting, and ensure safe, compliant operation of all lighting systems.

Responsibilities include reviewing show riders, advancing lighting needs, and maintaining lighting plots and paperwork, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. ETCP or OSHA credentials are preferred.