On-Call Projections Technician – MJ One

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group•Las Vegas, NV

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Projections Technician works as part of the Projections team, primarily during evenings, with occasional maintenance tasks. The role involves running tracks, installing, and maintaining Projections equipment safely and consistently for the show. The ideal candidate is technically savvy with excellent interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with the team and other departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 1 year of experience with interactive visual technologies and stage performance
At least 1 year of experience with video technologies and technical theatre, with specific training in electronics and theatrical lighting systems
Working knowledge of Interactive visual technologies
Working knowledge of MDI, DMX, Max / MSP
Working knowledge of Ethernet and wireless technology (TCP/IP, UDP, Switches, Firewalls)
Previous experience in Programming, operating and maintaining Media Server Playback systems and using their affiliated hardware and software
Previous experience in Large format video projectors, video cameras, hardware and software video capture, editing and compression
Previous experience in PC hardware set-up, maintenance and administration; both PC & Mac operating platforms
Previous experience in Technologies including DVI, HDMI, Fiber optics and RAID systems
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
10-hour OSHA course completion card required
Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization
Requires you to be fully vaccinated

Responsibilities

Run Projections department cue tracks, operate and troubleshoot projections equipment, as directed for performances, artist training and maintenance
Set up and maintain an interactive projections system consisting of several computers, projectors, cameras, networks and other stage related equipment
Set up and handle the administration and maintenance of windows and Mac based PC’s connected to a wide variety of stage equipment
Set-up, calibrate and maintain multi-stacked DLP video projectors
Develop a thorough knowledge of Projection department equipment specific to the production, in order to operate equipment safely
Participate in special projects, including the installation of the new projection show elements
Maintain a safe working environment by following the established safety policies and procedures
Participate in required safety classes and emergency rescue procedure trainings
Preserve on a nightly, ongoing and long-term basis, the “opening night” quality of the designer’s vision and the artistic integrity of the production, according to the needs of artistic, technical and company management
Work with the Department Supervisor, Artistic and Stage Management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings and performances
Assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections – particularly life safety and show critical – for all departmental equipment, as well as equipment that may not be directly owned by the company but has significance to the show and a relationship to the department’s function; ensure that these routines and inspections are appropriately documented
Under the direction of the Department Manager and Department Supervisor, ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspections logs, special projects, etc., are properly and adequately documented using standard tools, maintenance databases and other computer tools, drawings, photographs, logs, spreadsheets and other methods that may be appropriate; creation and design intent should be documented, as well as on-going changes to the show
At the discretion of the Department Supervisor, perform administrative duties for the department
Adhere to, and promote, all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show
Work with the Department Manager to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment
Coordinate with other departments, to ensure safe training, rehearsal, show environments and operations
Perform all other job-related duties, as requested