Head Electrician

STG•Seattle, WA

1d•$47•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Electrician shall be employed in all shows and events that require the use the Electrics Department at the Paramount theatre in Seattle. Events include Broadway shows, corporate events, dance, comedy, and musical acts among others. The responsibilities include working with the Head Carpenter to ensure the safe running and supervising of local crews, assigning crews, and working with other stage departments to complete the needs of the show. Must be able and willing to work with all departments in the theater for non-departmental shows (ie Non-Yellow Card shows) as directed by the Technical Director. This position pays $46.99/hour plus benefits according to STG's contract with IATSE Local 15. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Other duties may be assigned) Essential Job Functions: Head Electrician shall assist with the offloading of all stage equipment from a Semi or other transport consisting of trusses, lights, road boxes, video panels, cable boxes, chain motors, set pieces, rolling carts and all other audio and visual equipment required for the specifics of that show. Most equipment comes in boxes with rolling wheels some will need to be carried and passed off. the Head Electrician shall be required to push/pull/Carry such boxes and items up to 200ft from the truck to the stage or staging area. Every effort is taken roll equipment when possible. Head Electrician will supervise and assist the Electrics crew in setting up any traditional Electrical/Lighting elements for the show. This includes but not limited to Lighting Consoles, Lighting Instruments, Follow Spots, power distribution, cabling, snakes, Ground and set mounted lighting instruments, Tieing in to high voltage disconnects. Head Electrician may be assigned to help other departments complete the tasks outside the Electrics Department. Head Electrician may be required to run cues in a multitude of situations including working in low light, strobe, fog, and other limited visibility situations. They may be required to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy equipment. They may be required to twist, turn, squat, climb, or bend. They may be required to work in a loud and disorienting environment. Head Electrician must Supervise and assist the Electrics crew in striking, packing, and breaking down of all Lighting elements and help other departments in getting the equipment and staging to the trucks. Reads stage layout specifications and blueprints and confers with Road Crew to determine the type and location of sets, props, scenery, lighting, and sound equipment required for a specific event. Will be the primary operator of the house lighting console when a show does not bring their own operator. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS Must have working knowledge of traditional Electrics/lighting work and be able to work with and maintain all equipment associated. (ie Lighting Consoles, Lighting instruments, cables, Follow spots, Dimmer systems, Power Distribution, etc) Ability to safely use power and hand tools to complete work assignments. Ability to work from an elevated position. Demonstrated attention to detail. Knowledge and ability to run a Broadway show and cues. A general working knowledge of Stage Carpentry, Props, A/V, and Sound Equipment Ability to work with a team in all aspects of interaction (house crew, Local IATSE over hire Crew, Road Crew, and Clients) Ability to work with the Head Carpenter with work duties and priorities as assigned. Ability to lead a crew of varying sizes. Ability to adapt to changing priorities of a show and fluctuating schedule in a positive manner. Ability to lift 50lbs unassisted. Ability to work a safe and predictable manner under stressful conditions and long hours. Ability to be proactive in work assignments and work independently. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements: This is an on-call as needed job function so there is never a set schedule or set number of hours worked per week, it varies depending on how busy the company is. The position is physical in nature and requires physical mobility including: balancing, bending, carrying, climbing, crawling, reaching, squatting, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds alone, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds alone. Long Hours are expected 10 to 12 hour days are regular, days do not normally go more than 16hrs but can. Standing – >40% of time- While performing essential duties: loading/unloading equipment, setting up equipment, hanging lights, running cable. Standing is mostly dynamic and intermittent with walking. (Surface: varies – finished/unfinished concrete, gravel, earth, uneven terrain, linoleum, hardwood, plywood, carpet). Walking – >40 % of time- While performing essential duties: Loading/unloading equipment, setting up equipment, hanging lights, running cable. (Surface: varies – finished/unfinished concrete, gravel, earth, uneven terrain, linoleum, hardwood, plywood, carpet. Distance: No more than 250ft). Sitting -> 20% of the time- While Performing Essential duties: Running a lighting console, advancing shows, paperwork, show prep.

Requirements

Must have working knowledge of traditional Electrics/lighting work and be able to work with and maintain all equipment associated. (ie Lighting Consoles, Lighting instruments, cables, Follow spots, Dimmer systems, Power Distribution, etc)
Ability to safely use power and hand tools to complete work assignments
Ability to work from an elevated position
Demonstrated attention to detail
Knowledge and ability to run a Broadway show and cues
A general working knowledge of Stage Carpentry, Props, A/V, and Sound Equipment
Ability to work with a team in all aspects of interaction (house crew, Local IATSE over hire Crew, Road Crew, and Clients)
Ability to work with the Head Carpenter with work duties and priorities as assigned
Ability to lead a crew of varying sizes
Ability to adapt to changing priorities of a show and fluctuating schedule in a positive manner
Ability to lift 50lbs unassisted
Ability to work a safe and predictable manner under stressful conditions and long hours
Ability to be proactive in work assignments and work independently

Responsibilities

Assist with the offloading of all stage equipment
Supervise and assist the Electrics crew in setting up any traditional Electrical/Lighting elements for the show
Help other departments complete the tasks outside the Electrics Department
Run cues in a multitude of situations including working in low light, strobe, fog, and other limited visibility situations
Supervise and assist the Electrics crew in striking, packing, and breaking down of all Lighting elements and help other departments in getting the equipment and staging to the trucks
Read stage layout specifications and blueprints and confers with Road Crew
Operate the house lighting console