Master Electrician

RWS Global•New York, NY

2d•$1,500 - $1,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Electrician is responsible for executing and maintaining the lighting design for both the Medora Musical and the Gospel Brunch. This includes oversight of all lighting systems, power distribution, equipment maintenance, and the supervision of lighting crew members during load-in, tech, performances, and strike. The Master Electrician is also responsible for curating all follow spot cue sheets in collaboration with the lighting designer and calling follow spot cues during performances. The ideal candidate is a highly organized leader with strong technical knowledge and a passion for live entertainment.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Master Electrician or lead electrician in a professional or academic theater setting
Strong working knowledge of ETC lighting systems, intelligent fixtures, and DMX/network protocols
Comfortable working at heights and in outdoor environments
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work long hours, including weekends and evenings
Valid driver’s license
Basic knowledge of a working theatrical space - hanging/focusing lighting instruments, running cabling, cable management, basic knots, awareness of other aspects of production and their needs from your position and from the space, ability to interpret and create light plots, basic paperwork
Portable power distribution - familiarity with system preferred
Solutions-based troubleshooting
Friendly and proactive personality
Ability to interface with clients, coworkers, and laborers to maintain a positive work environment
Organizational skills – in office and on-site
Excellent verbal communication skills and customer service - communicates through various mediums such as email, text, phone call, and in-person conversations.
Awareness of dangers and hazards associated with job functions and willingness to mitigate those risks
Expert troubleshooting of technical issues in a theatrical/production setting
2 to 3 years of experience in the technical entertainment field

Nice To Haves

Experience with low voltage fixtures and wireless practical units
Experience calling follow spot cues or working in show-calling capacity preferred
Proficient with lighting software (Lightwright, Vectorworks, ETC Eos Family) preferred
Degree or equivalent experience in theatrical lighting or technical theatre
Vocational or technical training – Field of Study: welding, engineering, rigging, carpentry, electronics, audio, construction, electrician.
OSHA and similar construction safety certification(s) helpful.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the lighting designer to implement and maintain the lighting design for both productions
Coordinate lighting hang, focus, and strike in accordance with the production schedule
Oversee lighting equipment inventory, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting
Program and maintain lighting consoles and networked lighting systems (ETC preferred)
Manage and lead the lighting crew during load-ins, tech rehearsals, performances, and strikes
Create and maintain follow spot cue sheets in coordination with the lighting designer
Call follow spot cues during performances for the duration of the season
Ensure all lighting and electrical systems are installed safely and in compliance with NEC, OSHA, and venue-specific safety guidelines
Maintain updated paperwork including light plots, channel hookups, and dimmer schedules
Assist in show support, including operating or calling lighting cues during performances as needed
Coordinate with other departments (audio, scenic, rigging, stage management) for safe and efficient operations
Install and mount lighting, audio and AV equipment
Install new cable runs while working on a ladder
Terminate cable ends, like phoenix connectors
Troubleshoot light show elements
Support Technical Director in general technical installation