Job Summary
This is a fulltime benefited position; the salary is commensurate with experience. Under the Production Managers direction this position serves as a key production team member. The Master Electrician collaborates and creatively solves problems with guest lighting designers and facilitates the of the Lighting Design on time and on budget. The Master Electrician supervises hires and maintains an overhire crew list for hang and focus of each show programs shows during the tech process and when applicable acts as the light board operator for shows. Pioneer Theatre Company is an Equity professional theatre in residence at the University of Utah. PTCs mission is to create theatrical experiences of the highest professional standards producing an eclectic mix of classical contemporary and worldpremiere theatre.
Responsibilities
Hires and trains a crew of 48 overhire electricians for hang and focus of each show Work directly with designers Technical Director and Production manager to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time labor and budget constraints based on approved final design. Responsibly manage electrics budget expenses Maintain and repair PTC Electrics equipment inventory. Purchasing of Stock and show materials supplies and equipment. Coordinate production of set electrics with Technical Director to ensure necessary jobs are completed in an appropriate timeline with set installation. Respond to Stage Management daily rehearsal and performance reports with information as necessary. Maintain lighting equipment in safe working order. Maintain accurate records for all expenditures. Ensure that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
BA in technical theater or equivalent experience 2 years of professional experience as a Master electrician Strong verbal and communication skills are a must Knowledge of ETC dimming programming and control consoles Knowledge of DMX and ASCN protocols Understanding of the safe operation of theatrical rigging systems and techniques.
Required Experience:
Staff IC