Lighting Maintenance Technician (mechanical and electrical experience preferred)

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing support to Ride and Show by performing nightly preventative, diagnostic, coding, and corrective maintenance of show lighting control systems, equipment, and special effects. This role involves inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of Ride and Show lighting equipment in Universal Orlando theme parks.

Requirements

High school degree or GED is required.
5-7 years of experience in troubleshooting and repair of complex analog/digital lighting equipment/control systems including dimmers, relays, fixtures; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge on various console and PC based control systems.
Understand signal flow and implementation of protocol “DMX E1.11, Entertainment Technology — USITT DMX512-A — Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment Accessories”.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical and electrical experience preferred.
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Technical Production for Theater or Equivalent.
Programming experience with ETC systems preferred.
Preferred experience in theme park industry.
ETCP Certified with verifiable experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual inspections and preventative maintenance towards show lighting controls, including testing, verification, and/or calibration.
Diagnose system failures and provide immediate long-term corrective actions for electronically controlled lighting equipment such as dimmer racks, relay racks, control consoles, lighting fixtures, computers, networking equipment, DMX distribution systems, and wireless data transmission systems.
Apply basic electrical theory to operate, troubleshoot, and repair SCR dimmers, utilizing technical manuals, library, and CMMS.
Provide input and entry into the Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS), logging inspections, corrective actions, repairs, and parts used.
Perform modifications to show lighting fixtures, equipment, or design as directed by Universal Engineering/Creative/EHS/Attraction Operation departments, and update focus diagrams and technical prints.
Complete PQS qualification and other job responsibility related training, and train new technicians on venue-specific PM work orders, recovery procedures, and processes.
Respond to downtimes, show element quality repairs, and ride recovery related issues in adherence with safety rules and regulations, and engage in positive interactions with internal partners.
Perform modifications to show lighting control code as directed by Universal Engineering and/or UO Creative departments, and properly document all code changes.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.