Light Technician-Shipboard

Royal Caribbean International; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean International seeks a Light Technician to program, operate, and maintain lighting, show control and haze/fog systems across shipboard venues for a variety of entertainment productions, events, and activities. The role requires at least a high school diploma; technical theater/lighting degrees are preferred.

A minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience with live show lighting and maintenance of fixtures is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.
• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate lighting, show control and haze/fog systems in entertainment venues.
• Maintain and troubleshoot conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures and associated control systems.
• Collaborate with production staff and performing artists to ensure safe and reliable lighting for shows and events.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in entertainment lighting and control technology.

Skills

Live lighting programming

Lighting console operation

DMX / dimming systems

Show control systems

Team collaboration

Networking basics

Troubleshooting lighting

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Technical Theater, Sound, Lights, A/V

High school diploma or basic education equivalency

Tools

DMX lighting control

ETC Sensor dimming

Show 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.