Light Technician

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group seeks a Light Technician to program and operate lighting, show control and haze/fog systems across venues for performances and events.

The role requires hands-on experience with live show lighting, maintenance of fixtures, and ability to work with a team of technicians and performers to deliver production quality.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.
• Bachelors or Associates in Technical Theater, Sound, Lights, A/V preferred.
• Background in stage, technical theater and production preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ hands‑on programming and operation of live performance lighting.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate lighting, show control and haze/fog systems for entertainment venues.
• Ensure safe operation and regular maintenance of lighting fixtures and control systems.
• Collaborate with cast, technicians and production teams during events.
• Support a variety of produced entertainment, events and activities.

Skills

Show control systems

Lighting control consoles

Troubleshooting lighting fixtures

Team collaboration

Networking knowledge

Entertainment software

Technical analysis

Industry awareness

Musical theater

Education

High school or equivalency

Technical theater/Sound/Lights/A/V degree preferred

Tools

DMX lighting

ETC Sensor dimming

Lighting control software

Job description

The Light Technician (LGHT) is responsible for the programming, safe operation and maintenance of all lighting, show control and haze/fog systems in the various entertainment venues for a variety of produced entertainment, events and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.
• Bachelors or Associates in Technical Theater, Sound, Lights, A/V preferred.
• Background in stage, technical theater and production (i.e. electrical, technical, light and sound) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with hands‑on programming and operation of live performance lighting, as well as regular maintenance and upkeep on conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Musical theater and experience with show control systems is preferred.
• Proficient in the operation of lighting control consoles and programs.
• Working knowledge of, and the ability to perform, basic troubleshooting and maintenance on several types of conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures, DMX controlled scrollers, ETC Sensor dimming systems, follow spotlights, haze/fog systems and lighting control consoles.
• Must be able to work well with others. This is essential, as the LGHT will be working with a team of technicians and a cast of performing artists on a regular basis.
• Thorough understanding of computer networking preferred.
• Well versed in various software applications applicable to entertainment technology.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support.
• Keep up-to-date with advancements in the entertainment industry.