Maintenance Electrical Specialist 3rd shift

3 days ago

New York NY, New York County, NY; New York State, United States ATG Entertainment USA Full-time
IATSE Local One Position — The St. James Theatre  Compensation: $2,856.59/weekly + all applicable overtime per Local One IATSE and Broadway League contract

Benefits:
per Local One IATSE and Broadway League contract The Head Electrician oversees all theatre and facilities-related electrical work at The St. James Theatre, maintaining the theatre's electrical systems and lighting equipment while partnering with production management and each production's creative team to execute their power and electrical needs. This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between ATG-Entertainment and IATSE Local One. theater, music, and event production experience and an open, creative approach to the production process are essential.  Perform and/or supervise all responsibilities of the lighting/electrics process, including installation and operation of lighting and sound design for theatrical productions  Maintain and troubleshoot the theatre's electrical systems and theatrical lighting equipment on an ongoing basis  Manage electrical wiring, soldering, and high-amperage service work  Participate in crew staffing decisions in consultation with Theatre Management  Lead on coordinating sufficient crew numbers for load-ins, technical rehearsals, run crews, and load-outs; crew size varies with production or event needs  Supervise and set expectations for the electrics/sound crew; Coordinate with Theatre Management, Facilities, and other department heads (Head Carpenter, Head of Properties) on cross-departmental needs  James to designers, visiting crews, and production management staff by fostering a cordial, cooperative, and welcoming atmosphere; Submit payroll on a daily or weekly basis to Theatre Management  Ensure compliance with OSHA safety practices and venue safety protocols throughout all electrical work; maintain a safe working environment and alert management to any personnel, technical, or safety issues, working within ATG’s safety standards and policies  Recommend and evaluate practices, policies, and equipment; make recommendations regarding equipment usage and purchases  Maintain tools, equipment, electrics hardware, and expendables  Be available after-hours for phone calls, texts, or emails from management  Minimum 5 years' experience as a production electrician; Strong technical knowledge and experience in theater lighting, including power distribution, power tie-ins, conventional and moving light operation and maintenance, and safe rigging practices  Demonstrated experience managing crews and setting a professional standard in the workplace  Comfort with Microsoft Office Word and Excel; proficiency communicating via email and phone; potential to learn the UKG payroll platform to input payroll each week  As a condition of employment, must be or become a member of IATSE Local No. Five or more years of experience as Head Electrician or Assistant Head in a professional theater production or professional theatrical venue  Physical ability to remain on one's feet (standing, walking) for long days (up to 16 hours), multiple days in a row  Ability to work a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the performance calendar  Passion Behind Performance  Our expertise and capabilities enable producers and other creatives to bring their visions to life and create unforgettable performances for audiences, presented in our landmark venues and delivered with exceptional hospitality.  Our portfolio of venues includes historic theatres, modern live music arenas, studio theatres, cinemas and conference spaces. Through our in-house Production companies and working closely with third-party top producers and promoters ATG presents over 15,000 live performances annually, including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club , Stranger Things: The First Shadow , Moulin Rouge , The Lion King , Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Starlight Express as well as popular music and comedy shows. ATG also operates a leading ticketing platform processing more than 18 million tickets each year for musicals, plays, concerts, comedy shows and a variety of other live events. Headquartered in London and Woking, the company also has offices in New York and Cologne. It is the passion of our teams, that cover every discipline across the live entertainment industry, that underpins our continuing strategic growth and success. Learn more about ATG-Entertainment, visit \nCompany Description When you google us, you'll understand why we are worth applying When you google us, you'll understand why we are worth applying