Key Responsibilities
- Facilitates communication between Production, Operations and Creative during the development and implementation of all assigned projects
- Responsible for installation and maintenance of Show Control systems.
- Maintains project liaison status to communicate scheduling of timelines, guest impact, site visits, and additional department project involvement
- Supports or leads and technical teams and vendors in the upgrade of existing shows and attractions
- Assists in new installations and renovations of entertainment related scenic or technological elements in exhibitions, shows and attractions
- Develops install, implementation, and strike schedules for combined in-house and contracted services with deadline accountability
- Maintains a flow of purchasing by monitoring issuances of purchase orders, collection of vendor clearance paperwork and proper invoicing
- Provides a level of professional expertise in the areas of technical stagecraft, theatrical rigging, special effects, lighting, scenery, props, and technical design
- Collaborates with the Creative Department during the creation, design and installation of shows and events
- Ensures that our operation is compliant with corporate safety industry standards as well as city, country and local statutes related to safety and the environment
- Assists with scope development, budget creation, bid process, vendor selection, equipment purchase, and installation supervision
- Designs review of lighting, audio, video, special effects, safety rigging and show control systems
- Supervises labor hours for specific work units from 20 to 80 hours per week based on project needs
- Supervises and maintains cleanliness and safety standards of all equipment and infrastructure as it relates to the project install
- Occasionally assists other locations / areas throughout the world as needed and performs other duties as assigned
- Enthusiastically represents VHE by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job
Required Skills, Knowledge, Education and Training
- Minimum of five years experience supervising the following live event productions: technical theater operations, concert, and festival and/or event production
- Minimum of two years experience supervising live, technical theater operations
- Show Control Operations and Maintenance
- Thorough knowledge of technical theater including rigging, theater safety, audio, lighting, video and digital media, special effects, theatrical scenery and all other elements of stagecraft.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer skills including MS Word, Excel
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work on several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong leadership abilities and skills in planning, organization, implementation and follow- through
- AutoCAD drafting experience preferred
- Preferably with experience working in an international firm
