Entertainment Tech - Lighting
Mohegan•Uncasville, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for all aspects of entertainment lighting including drafting plots, doing load-ins, programming and operating a lighting console, doing load-outs, running a crew, being the dimmer tech/power person for shows & events, being a follow spot operator, lighting focus, and doing maintenance on all types of lighting and lighting equipment to be used for all events across property.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent OR Bachelors Degree with a focus on Theatrical or Entertainment Lighting
- In lieu of a degree, three years of experience working with entertainment or theatrical lighting equipment, lighting consoles, and other related lighting systems may be considered
- Knowledgeable in the operation of professional lighting equipment
- Experience in Live Event, Theatrical, or Architectural lighting design
- Knowledge of Vectorworks or other applicable CAD software
- Knowledge of the GrandMA2/3 or any other applicable entertainment lighting consoles
- Knowledge of temporary power & data distribution for entertainment lighting
- Knowledge of digital and computer-based lighting equipment
- Knowledge of company specific hardware and software
- Must be certified in the operation of fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks, scissor lifts and boom lifts
Responsibilities
- Responsible for loading in and loading out shows
- Responsible for running the lighting crew for load-ins & load-outs when assigned as the role of Lighting Designer (LD) or Dimmer Tech/Power Person
- Responsible for creating lighting plots
- Configure and hang trusses and lighting equipment for shows and events
- Set-up/Install portable dimmers, power distribution, data distribution, and monitor for proper operation
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
- Operate lighting control systems
- Design lighting for entertainment and special events
- Build, maintain, and repair: Lighting fixtures/devices, cables and other entertainment electrical equipment
- Set Up & Operate Follow Spots and RoboSpots
- Operate fork trucks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
- Casino Lighting Maintenance and Projects
- Entertainment Lighting Installations around property
- Assists with Entertainment production tasks, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
