Lead Electrician

Denver Center For Perfo•Denver, CO

6d•$35

About The Position

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is one of the largest non-profit theatre organizations in the nation, presenting Broadway tours and producing theatre, cabaret, musicals, and innovative, immersive experiences. Through these experiences and alongside our robust Education program, we engage hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The DCPA’s workforce includes more than 300 employed team members in non-union and union positions (in partnership with seven unions). In addition, we employ hundreds of artists and contractors annually. We have a strong volunteer program which includes more than 300 volunteers. Our Mission: “We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.” The Lead Electrician is an IATSE position in the Backstage Department and reports to the Supervising Stagehand. The Lead Electrician is responsible assisting the implementation (Load In, Maintenance and Strike) of Theatre Company productions as specified by Technical Direction, as well as, the successful running of assigned performances. The Backstage Department also provides support to ancillary projects as needed throughout the Center. All employees are expected to model and champion the DCPA’s core values of artistic excellence, community, equity, diversity and inclusion, and fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

Reading and understanding technical drawings.
An understanding of theatrical lighting and projection equipment including lighting fixtures, dimmers, and control systems.
Load-in of electrics and electrical effects for productions.
Working knowledge of the optical capabilities of lenses and reflectors.
Knowledge of basic electricity and stage lighting skills that relate to the implementation of theatrical effects.
Knowledge, ability and experience in the hanging, rigging, and focusing of theatrical lighting and projection equipment.
Perform work required for the technical rehearsals and performance of a production, including: Console Programming and Troubleshooting.
Maintain the “look” of a play during its run, including system maintenance, channel check. Insuring that all elements remain visually consistent with the design and safe for use by the actors.
Experience in the repair of lighting fixtures
Computer skills that relate to lighting systems and controllers.
The ability to recognize and repeat lighting choices (focus, color, and cueing) throughout the duration of a production run.
Has experience with theatre production in general, rigging and run crew in specific, and familiarity with the most up-to-date technology and equipment being used in the industry.
Demonstrated experience in professional technical live performance (may include educational experience)
Clear understanding of the artistic process
Good communication skills
A positive, professional and collaborative attitude even during periods of high pressure

Responsibilities

Participate in and encourage a safe, healthy and inclusive working atmosphere. Support, enforce and recommend improvement to DCPA policies and procedures.
Maintain a positive, flexible and respectful attitude while under periods of stress.
Communicate clearly and regularly with Supervisor about department or show-running issues.
Demonstrate efficient time-management and ability to work unsupervised as required.
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Hang, cable, and focus lighting instruments to conform to a designer’s plot.
Install and maintain color media as described on a designer’s plot.
Wire and install special effects that require electrical service.
Enter light cues, as created by the lighting designer, into the computer control systems.
Operate the control systems that run the lighting cues in performances.
At the close of a production, remove lighting elements and restore the theatre and catwalks to neutral to receive the next production.
Maintain the electrical and lighting systems within the theatres.