Head Electrician - Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Description

Position Summary:

The Head Electrician reports to the Director of Production and oversees the Electrics Department of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park within the context of the Collective Bargaining Agreements between San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association and IATSE Local 122. The Head Electrician plans for and works on all productions; supervising the implementation, operation, and maintenance of lighting equipment and leading crew members during load-ins, technical rehearsals, show runs, and loadouts.

The Head Electrician also serves as either the Lighting Board Operator, Deck Electrician or Lighting Designer on all performances as assigned and assists other departments as needed.

This is a union stage crew role. Any successful candidate will be required to join IATSE Local 122 and fulfil membership requirements
. This is an hourly position (currently $43.46). The wages, conditions, and terms of which are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with IATSE Local 122. It is expected that the successful candidate will make the San Diego Symphony his/her primary employment responsibility to provide expertise, stability and continuity for our clients and organization.

All Department Heads will perform necessary duties for the proper completion of performances. A Department Head may perform tasks in other areas without regard to departmental distinction; however, it is understood that these tasks shall not interfere with the safe and professional execution of their primary responsibilities to the Employer as Head of Department.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises IATSE Local 122 employees in the Electrical department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Department Heads are expected to anticipate department needs, follow through on projects and meet deadlines set by SDSOA Production Department, and motivate other crew to achieve agreed outcomes. As leaders, Department Heads should have the ability to think ahead and be self-sufficient in assessing and completing required tasks.

This includes setting priorities, anticipating potential challenges and multitasking. All Department Heads have a responsibility to manage personnel safety and uphold safety protocols within the department, which include participating in all required training.

Position Responsibilities:

• Inventory all house electrics equipment and prepare all documents relating to the inventory.
• Ensure safe distribution of power onstage and other associated areas.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain all House electrics equipment.
• Prepare and package equipment for RMA, including filing paperwork with vendors.
• Assist SDSO Production staff in the advance of an event, as requested.
• Lead and manage crews during load ins, rehearsals, performances, load outs, and maintenance calls.
• Coordinate and communicate with San Diego Symphony Head Electrician at Jacobs Music Center as needed.
• Supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of theatrical lighting equipment.
• Understanding and ability to repair moving lights and conventional LED fixtures.
• Maintain working knowledge of all installed equipment and fixtures.
• Read and implement light plots and understand theatrical design and technical drawings.
• Act as Lighting Board Operator, Deck Electrician and/or Lighting Designer during all events.
• Assist with stage changes as required.
• Program and operate Grand
  
  MA and various other lighting consoles and house lighting control systems.
• Support guest and touring Lighting Designers as needed.
• Maintain professional currency with industry trends and standards in lighting, event communications and related live production lighting equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in lighting design for theatre, corporate, rock n’ roll, and spot calling.
• Experience in lighting for cameras, including IMAG and video records.
• Experience in programming, operating and “punting” shows on Grand
  
  MA 2 and 3.
• Experience with entertainment drafting in Vectorworks or CAD desirable; a willingness to learn new systems as needed, including Vectorworks, Lightwrite , CAD and…