Senior Lighting Technician for Live Theatre

StageLync; Arizona; On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Sabbatical program

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

13 Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation

Job summary

The Phoenix Theatre Company is seeking a Head Electrician to support the Lighting Supervisor in managing lighting department operations for installations and maintenance across productions. You will help track inventory and supervise overhire technicians while ensuring safety and quality in all tasks.

The role requires coordinating with the artistic team, mentoring volunteer apprentices, and upholding OSHA standards to meet production deadlines and maintain the design integrity of each run.

Qualifications

• A degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent experience in professional theatre or equivalent industries.
• Knowledge of lighting equipment, including conventional fixtures, LED fixtures, moving lights, atmospheric effect machines, lighting consoles, dimmer racks, and DMX gateways.
• Proficiency with Vectorworks, Lightwright, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with ETC Eos Family Console software.

Responsibilities

• Leads Overhire Lighting Technicians during installation of lighting elements and oversees quality of work, in conjunction with the Lighting Supervisor
• Maintains electrics shop inventory, and ensures all equipment and tools needed are available
• Executes special projects as assigned by the Lighting Supervisor or Director of Production
• Provides or arranges for maintenance on lighting equipment
• Consults and advises the Lighting Supervisor of all maintenance and repair costs
• Assumes duties of Lighting Supervisor in their absence
• Organizes and maintains cleanliness of lighting department areas
• Aids in the mentoring of volunteer Lighting Apprentices(s)
• Assists in maintaining the general cleanliness and organization of the entire production area
• Maintains a safe working environment based on OSHA standards
• Assists with the tech process splitting tech responsibilities with the Lighting Supervisor, is required to attend tech for various productions
• Ensures and maintains the design and integrity of each production throughout its run
• Adheres to all production deadlines
• Receives and executes all production notes given by the artistic team within reason and budget
• Works cohesively with all production departments to execute each production successfully
• Attends all necessary production and staff meetings and events

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work at heights

Education

Degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent

Tools

Vectorworks

Lightwright

ETC Eos Family Console

Microsoft Office Suite

DMX gateways

Job description

The Phoenix Theatre Company is seeking a Head Electrician to support the Lighting Supervisor in managing lighting department operations for installations and maintenance across productions. You will help track inventory and supervise overhire technicians while ensuring safety and quality in all tasks.

The role requires coordinating with the artistic team, mentoring volunteer apprentices, and upholding OSHA standards to meet production deadlines and maintain the design integrity of each run.