Lighting Technicians (For Event Run)

The Lighting Technicians will report to the Technical Manager and Event Manager and will be responsible for maintaining the technical elements of the event, including a large LED rig, multiple moving light locations, show set electrics, effects machines and other generic units, all running off a multiple GrandMA control system. Duties include powering on and off the site, focus checks, re-lamping and coloring as required, ensuring all lighting equipment is in working order, carrying out tests, general maintenance, and reporting any issues to the Technical Supervisor. The role is for a specific event run with fixed dates and requires working onsite for the install, event run, and strike.

Responsibilities

• Power on and off over the whole site
• Focus checks and re lamp and color as required
• ● Ensure all lighting equipment is in working order and carry out tests
• ● General maintenance
• ● Report back to the Technical Supervisor if there are any issues.

Requirements

• Previous lighting experience, ideally on large outdoor festivals, Illumination trails or outdoor experiential events.
• Good knowledge of LED and basic electronics understanding
• Good understanding of show control systems, ie. OSC, Timecode
• Technical knowledge and lighting skills
• ● GrandMA3 based control knowledge
• Manual dexterity and a good level of physical fitness
• ● The ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• ● Time management and organizational skills
• ● Attention to detail
• ● Problem-solving ability
• Visa/permits - The candidate must be able to work in the event country and achieve one of the
• following: (1) Already a citizen/resident in the country and is permitted to work. (2) Already in possession of a work visa/permit.

Nice to have

• ● Current First-Aid certification is a plus.