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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group · 11 hours ago

Lead Special Effects Technician – Michael Jackson ONE

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is seeking a Lead Special Effects Technician to join their team. This role involves managing a team within the Special Effects department, overseeing rehearsals and maintenance, and ensuring the safe operation of various special effects equipment.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of employees within the Special Effects department; Oversee all departmental rehearsals, trainings, show calls and maintenance in collaboration with Show HOD, Department Manager, Technical Director, Artistic staff and Stage Management teams

At the discretion of the Show HOD, Technical Director and Department Manager, assist in managing and supervising certain administrative aspects of the department; Manage daily scheduling of department with Show HOD

Support HOD in forecasting and budgeting for department; Work within the established budget to order and receive goods, ensuring equipment and supplies are stocked with a sufficient quantity to meet the on-going needs of the production

Run department cue tracks, operate and troubleshoot lighting equipment, as directed for performances, artistic training and maintenance

Develop the team’s knowledge of all department equipment specific to the production in order to operate and maintain equipment safely

Set up and maintain a complex Special Effects system consisting of multiple computers, networks, consoles, atmospherics, pyrotechnics, lasers and other stage-related equipment

Coordinate, determine and oversee support for special projects, including the research, purchasing, construction and installation of new show elements, and other projects that include Special Effects/Atmospheric elements or other needs that may fall within the department’s specialty, as directed; Maintain flexible schedule for such projects

Ensure all department documentation, preventative and reactive maintenance routines and any information related to the safety of the show’s run is current and formally recorded. Train teams on proper documentation practices

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; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training

Contribute to a safe and positive working environment at all times by adhering to and following all Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group standards, values, policies and regulations pertaining to safety using equipment and established working methods

Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmental support

Complete all other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Special Effects TechnicianTheatrical LightingElectronics KnowledgePyrotechnicsTheatrical Networking ProtocolsLighting Consoles OperationMicrosoft OfficeOSHA ComplianceFluent in English

Required

At least three years of previous experience as a professional Special Effects Technician

Previous field experience with repairs, troubleshooting and diagnostics with a wide variety of theatrical Special Effects and Lighting

Strong knowledge of, and experience working with electronics, lasers, AC/DC electricity, pyrotechnics, LN2, flame and atmospherics

Previous experience in production, effects system operation, maintenance and repair

Previous experience with theatrical networking protocols, such as MIDI, DMX, Artnet, and sACN

Working knowledge of Ethernet and wireless technology (TCIP/IP, UDP, Switches, Firewalls)

Ability to program and operate a variety of lighting consoles and pyrotechnic firing systems

Ability to work while in a harness

Must hold necessary licenses for regulatory compliance, such as: Nevada Pyro and Lasers

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to obtain OSHA 30 course completion card

High school diploma or GED completion

Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Ability to perform essential functions of the position such as, but not limited to: working in an environment with limited to no visibility, working with effects like fog, smoke and fire, bending, crouching, climbing for extended periods of time, lifting 50lbs unassisted

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