Stage Technician: Live Theatre Rigging & Maintenance

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. seeks a Stage Technician to maintain and operate live stage and backstage equipment for all shows in main theatres aboard.

The role includes basic carpentry, scenic painting, automation cleaning, bulb replacement, and preventive maintenance, with inventory tracking to ensure props and equipment are ready for performances. Responsibilities include cleaning backstage areas, supporting scene changes, monitoring safety during rehearsals and shows, assisting with

Qualifications

• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of theatrical productions, basic rigging, and safe rigging practices.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Audio and lighting systems, including moving lights.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of digital audio systems, moving light consoles and entertainment backstage operations, including but not limited to, Yamaha M7, Ls9 and PM 1D, & Martin Maxxyz consoles preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the backstage areas including workshops. Assist with under stage cleaning, to ensure safe & efficient operation.
• Perform specific backstage track during performances in theatre with the ability to change directions in a timely manner.
• Assist with all scenic changeovers and ensures they are completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Manages safety requirements during rehearsals, shows, and change overs to ensure maximum safety for all involved especially when Automation movement is taking place.
• Assist the arrangement of scenery and props on stage as directed during rehearsal, shows, & changeovers. Maintains the overall look and quality of scenic items and personal props.
• Repair and maintain scenery including general carpentry, scenic painting, automation cleaning, replacement of bulbs, Dusting Projector filters, and other related duties as required. Report any scenic damage or any operational safety concerns immediately to Technical Supervisor.
• Maintain and update records of all shows and changes to backstage tracks & rigging & scenic changes to backstage tracks. Maintain and update auditable inventory of all entertainment props and equipment.
• Inspects on a weekly basis all electrical cabling for scenic, automation, and lighting; reports any defects to the Technical Supervisor.
• Coordinate with the Technical Supervisor and/or Entertainment Production Manager to deliver accurate maintenance tracking sheets during position handover.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Theatrical productions

Rigging

Audio systems

Lighting systems

English writing

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Theatre Production

Tools

Yamaha M7

LS9

PM5D

Martin Maxxyz

Job description

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. seeks a Stage Technician to maintain and operate live stage and backstage equipment for all shows in main theatres aboard.

The role includes basic carpentry, scenic painting, automation cleaning, bulb replacement, and preventive maintenance, with inventory tracking to ensure props and equipment are ready for performances. Responsibilities include cleaning backstage areas, supporting scene changes, monitoring safety during rehearsals and shows, assisting with