Senior Lighting Technician - Theatre Production

Playbill, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina, seeks a Lighting Technician to oversee electrics across productions. Reporting to Production Management, you will lead the lighting crew, program fixtures, review riders, and maintain show files while ensuring safety and quality in a dynamic venue environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years as a theatre electrician, proficiency with Eos/MA2/MA3, and the ability to mentor crew. Flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience as an electrician in theatre or touring production.
• Experience reading and implementing light plots and paperwork.
• Proficiency with Eos, MA2/MA3, Paradigm systems; strong technical literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead electricians and stagehands in lighting setup, operation and maintenance.
• Manage light plots, paperwork, crew calls, and show files for productions.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain lighting equipment; ensure safe operations.
• Train and mentor casual crew; support cross-department work when needed.
• Adhere to OSHA/NFPA/NEC regulations; maintain safe, organized environment.

Skills

Electrician experience

Lighting programming

Leadership

OSHA/NFPA/NEC knowledge

Plot reading

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Rigging awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 30 course

ETCP certification (or ability to become certified)

Tools

Eos family consoles

MA2 MA3 consoles

Paradigm control systems

Vectorworks 2024

Lightwright 6

Job description

The Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina, seeks a Lighting Technician to oversee electrics across productions. Reporting to Production Management, you will lead the lighting crew, program fixtures, review riders, and maintain show files while ensuring safety and quality in a dynamic venue environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years as a theatre electrician, proficiency with Eos/MA2/MA3, and the ability to mentor crew. Flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends, is required.