What are the responsibilities and job description for the Show Automation Technician position at Sight & Sound Brand?
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.
The Show Automation Technician provides support for technical elements during the show run as well as repairs to department equipment and systems. They assist the Automation & Effects department with development, installation, programming, implementation, maintaining, and updating projects and systems. They understand show-related programs and systems to run, troubleshoot, and repair. They operate the automation and control consoles during shows, while maintaining consistency in executing show cues in a timely, safe, and controlled manner.
Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service to Show Operations departments through clear and timely
communication related to technical production elements. - Provide immediate and expedient repairs to lighting, projection, special effects, and
communications as well as other show related equipment and systems during performances,
rehearsals, and other times as needed to preserve show quality and operations. - Maintain proper care and operation of the automation consoles, software, and equipment during
show times including any preparation for the start or stop of daily operations. - Operate all flight, vehicle, and effect cues from the automation consoles as well as all drops, legs,
effects, ramps, media, and stage lift cues during shows, rehearsals, sectionals, and demos. - Maintain a working knowledge of a wide variety of rigging equipment such as boom lifts, chain motors,
power lifts, fall arrest systems, performer flying systems, knots, wire rope, and cable terminations. - Assist in the creation and maintenance of detailed cue sheets and start-up/shutdown checklists.
- Serve as primary contact for communication of show element status with A&E, Media/Art, Deck
Chief, and Stage Management during shows and technical challenges including show holds, while
supporting the authority of the Stage Manager. - Effectively communicate and execute cues using proper headset protocol, maintaining a calm
professional demeanor. - Provide emergency show support for absent Lighting/Deck Technicians and execute cues which
may include being in costume in view of the audience as needed.
Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of electronic and electrical systems
- Hardware, software, and network computer skills
- Advanced electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills for lighting, projection, special effects, and communications equipment
- Knowledge and experience in live stage and production
- Knowledge of programming and operation of video media servers
- Must be available to work flexible hours. Regularly scheduled to work during the shows and rehearsals, but also during other shifts as necessary to complete department projects.
Education and/or Experience: Associate degree and 1-2 years of electronics troubleshooting
experience preferred. Live production experience preferred.
