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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group · 3 months ago

On-Call Projections Technician - Drawn to Life

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is looking for On-Call Projections Technicians to join their Projections team. The role involves running cue tracks, maintaining projections equipment, and ensuring the artistic integrity of the production during performances and rehearsals.

Art

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

Qualification

Interactive visual technologiesVideo technologiesTheatrical lighting systemsMedia Server Playback systemsLarge format video projectorsPC & Mac administrationProfessional appearance10-hour OSHA courseFluent in English

Required

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 the following: Interactive visual technologies; MDI, DMX, Max / MSP; Ethernet and wireless technology (TCP/IP, UDP, Switches, Firewalls)

Previous experience in the following: Programming, operating and maintaining Media Server Playback systems and using their affiliated hardware and software; Large format video projectors, video cameras, hardware and software video capture, editing and compression; PC hardware set-up, maintenance and administration; both PC & Mac operating platforms; 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

Although not a pre-employment condition, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be considered