Seasonal Master Electrician: Lead Musical Lighting & Tech

StageLync; New Jersey; On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

APAC seeks an experienced Master Electrician to lead the electrics department for a musical production. You will execute the lighting designer's plot, supervise the hang, focus, and cable, and keep the electrics running safely and efficiently through tech.

Responsibilities include hiring and guiding the crew, coordinating with scenic, sound, and stage management, and ensuring safety standards and budget compliance throughout strike.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional theatrical electrics experience, including at least two as a Master Electrician or Head Electrician.
• Strong knowledge of ETC consoles and networking, DMX/RDM, LED and moving-light systems, LED tape installation and power distribution.
• Ability to read light plots, section views, and paperwork.
• Proven leadership and clear communication with designers, crew, and Equity personnel.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at height, and lift as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review the light plot, paperwork, and power requirements with the lighting designer and Technical Director.
• Hire, lead and supervise the electrics crew for hang, circuit, patch, focus, and strike; LED tape experience essential.
• Maintain and troubleshoot conventional and LED fixtures, color scrollers, dimmers, DMX networks, and control systems.
• Coordinate with scenery, sound, and stage management on practicals, special effects, and cue needs.
• Manage electrics inventory, gel, gobos, and consumables within budget.
• Enforce electrical and fire safety standards, including proper power distribution and code compliance.
• Oversee a clean, organized strike.

Skills

Theatrical electrics experience

ETC consoles & networking

Read light plots

Leadership & communication

Work at height / ladders

Tools

ETC consoles

DMX/RDM

LED systems

Moving-light systems

Power distribution

Job description

APAC seeks an experienced Master Electrician to lead the electrics department for a musical production. You will execute the lighting designer's plot, supervise the hang, focus, and cable, and keep the electrics running safely and efficiently through tech.

Responsibilities include hiring and guiding the crew, coordinating with scenic, sound, and stage management, and ensuring safety standards and budget compliance throughout strike.