Live-Event Lighting Tech for Polar Express Train Ride

American Heritage Companies; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered meals for event days

Job summary

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is seeking a Lighting Technician/Operator for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in New Orleans. You will install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lighting systems under the supervision of on-site management and the Lighting Designer.

You’ll work with production staff during rehearsals, assist audio technicians, and help load out, ensuring the lighting designs are followed and safety policies are observed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a theatrical/entertainment lighting system technician/electrician.
• Experience with programming and operating ETC software and consoles (EOS/ION).
• Ability to work alongside the production staff as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation and attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with production staff to install and maintain lighting systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair the lighting systems throughout the duration of the event.
• Work with the Director and production staff during rehearsals to incorporate last-minute changes.
• Assist the audio technicians with sound systems as needed.
• Work with the production staff during load out to see that event space is returned to the railroad appropriately.
• Ensure that the lighting designs are maintained according to the vision of national production staff.
• Become familiar with company and railroad safety policies.
• Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is seeking a Lighting Technician/Operator for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in New Orleans. You will install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lighting systems under the supervision of on-site management and the Lighting Designer.

You’ll work with production staff during rehearsals, assist audio technicians, and help load out, ensuring the lighting designs are followed and safety policies are observed.