Lead Show Automation Technician

Sight & Sound Brand•Branson, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading Show Automation Technicians, ensuring quality standards, and providing technical support for shows and rehearsals. The Lead Show Automation Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of automation consoles, software, and related equipment. This position requires advanced troubleshooting skills, knowledge of theatrical staging, and computer proficiency. The role also includes operating various show cues, maintaining rigging equipment knowledge, and communicating effectively with other departments. Additionally, the position may require filling in for other technicians, including being in costume and visible to the audience.

Requirements

Advanced electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills for lighting, projection, special effects, and communications equipment equivalent to the Senior Show Automation Technician.
Must be available to work flexible hours.
Occasionally scheduled work during shows and rehearsals but also during other shifts as necessary to complete department projects.
Knowledge and experience with theatrical staging and production.
Familiarity with design, installation, programming and industrial/theatrical control systems.
Hardware, software and network computer skills.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree and / or 6 months – 2 years of electronic experience preferred.
A valid driver's license may be required to operate motorized passenger vehicles and heavy equipment.
This position may require the operation of computers and other digital workstations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the Show Automation Technicians by scheduling and assigning daily tasks, providing clear instructions and verifying that quality standards are met.
Provide coaching to improve overall performance of team members and fill in for team member absences.
Provide on-call support for technical problems during shows and rehearsals.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and abnormalities and provide clear and timely communications to the Stage Manager and other departments.
Provide immediate and expedient repairs to lighting, projection, special effects, communications as well as other show related equipment and systems during performances, rehearsals and other times as needed to preserve show quality and operations.
Responsible for the proper care and operation of the automation consoles, software and equipment, during show times including any preparation for the start or stop of daily operations.
Operate all flight, vehicle and effect cues from the automation consoles as well as all drops, tabs, effects, ramps, media and stage lift cues during shows, rehearsals, sectionals and demos as needed.
Maintain a working knowledge of a wide variety of rigging equipment such as boom lifts, chain motors, power lifts, fall arrest systems, performer flying systems, knots, wire rope and cable terminations.
Provide assistance and support of the Show Automation Technicians in the creation and maintenance of detailed cue sheets and start-up/shutdown checklists.
Serve as a contact for communication with A&E, Media/Art, Deck Chief, and Stage Management during shows and technical challenges including show holds, while supporting the authority of the Stage Manager.
Effectively communicate and execute cues using proper headset protocol, maintaining a calm professional demeanor as needed.
Provide show support for absent Lighting / Deck Technicians and execute cues which may include being in costume in view of the audience as needed.
All other duties as assigned.