Production Tech 2

Viejas Casino & Resort; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Viejas Casino & Resort is seeking a Production Technician II to support special events on Viejas property, at offsite venues, and on the Reservation. Operates production equipment including lighting, sound, media production equipment, laser projection systems, pyrotechnic controls, stage design and trimming.

Transports, installs, and connects entertainment electrical distribution systems to power and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transports, installs, and connects entertainment electrical distribution systems to power and operate production equipment.
• Reviews work orders with Management to assess lighting requirements.
• Provides lighting and creates effects to enhance shows.
• Sets up and operates light fixtures, control devices, and rigging equipment.
• Plans, tests and adjusts audio systems prior to events.
• Ensures audio is captured by microphones and amplifiers.
• Operates video recorders and projection equipment.
• Performs video editing as needed.
• Manages laser projection controls and safety compliance.
• Interfaces with laser contractors for graphic systems maintenance.
• Performs laser calibration and adjustments.
• Maintains and cleans cooling and optical equipment per preventive schedules.
• Loads and operates fireworks equipment safely.
• Reads scripts to determine concert or decoration needs.
• Constructs and tears down stage designs.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Stays current with entertainment production tech changes.
• Supports Entertainment and Production Department tasks as assigned.
• Ensures a clean, hazard-free work environment for crew and guests.

Skills

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Video projection

Laser projection

Stage design

Pyrotechnic controls

Troubleshooting

Live events support

Tools

PowerPoint

Projection equipment

Lighting consoles

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Technician II is responsible for providing support for special events conducted on Viejas property, at offsite venues, and/or on the Reservation. Operates production equipment including lighting, sound, media production equipment, laser projection systems, pyrotechnic controls, stage design and trimming.

Job Description

• Transports, installs, and connects entertainment electrical distribution systems to include multi-cable, socapack, distro boxes and set generators to power and operate entertainment production equipment.
• Reviews the work order and consults with Management to assess what lighting is required.
• Works behind the scenes of productions to provide lighting and create special lighting effects to enhance the visual impact of a show.
• Sets up, maintains, and operates light fixtures, control devices, and the associated electrical and rigging equipment used for stage production.
• Plans, sets up, tests and adjusts audio system prior to start of an event and/or performance.
• Ensures audio or sound is picked up by microphones, amplifiers, and other equipment.
• Operates video recorders and projection equipment such as PowerPoint and MPEC distributions.
• Performs video editing as needed.
• Sets up and operates console to control laser projection while complying with safety standards of operating system.
• Interfaces with laser contractors to maintain graphic systems.
• Performs test, calibration, and adjustments of the laser.
• Examines, cleans, and maintains system cooling and optical equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Receives, stores, and maintains fireworks.
• Installs, maintains, and repair of electrical firing systems.
• Loads and operates the equipment to launch fireworks at the correct trajectory and at the correct moment while ensuring safety.
• Reads script to determine concert set or decoration requirements.
• Constructs, decorates, and takes down of stage design.
• Conducts preventive maintenance checks on technical production equipment. Identifies problems and repairs or replaces equipment as needed.
• Stays current with changes in entertainment and production technology.
• Assists the Entertainment and Production Department with other duties as assigned.
• Complies with and follows company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures, and applicable governmental laws and regulations.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained at all times with technical crew and guests.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Hiring Preference

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring.