Theme Park Assistant Technical Director

1 week ago


Milwaukee, United States RWS Global Full time

RWS Global is a full service, worldwide production company that provides the very best in custom design as well as pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, RWS Global was built from the ground up through the dedication and devotion of a hard-working team. We have experienced continued growth embracing our mission,_ _**_Raise Your Experience._**

RWS Global is currently seeking an **Assistant** **Technical Director - Live Entertainment/Theme Parks** to serve as technical lead for theme parks, cruise ships, holiday décor installations, immersive experiences, as well as other projects within the company.

**Roles & Responsibilities**
- Ensure all technical aspects of the production work smoothly, efficiently, and safely
- Provide organization and synthesis of technical/artistic information between the production divisions within RWS as well as clients and vendors.
- Ensure all work is compliant with safety regulations as outlined by OSHA, ANSI, and all local, state, federal, and international governing bodies (as applicable).
- Facilitate install and/or install technical equipment and services.
- Review technical drawings and translate them to final installation.
- Provide onsite supervision, leadership, and instruction to execute installations in accordance with designer’s vision and safe working practices as needed
- Translate the designer’s CAD drawings into working construction drafting for bids and builds as necessary, maintaining the integrity of the designer’s vision and proper safety standards throughout this process.
- Generate technical manuals, guidelines, installation/operation instructions, and as-built documentation for use by internal and external parties.
- Resolve operational issues through coordination with RWS staff, contractors, clients, and on-site staff.
- Manage project technical teams (in-house and contracted) by providing support, feedback, and clear communication to ensure project needs meet expectations, timelines, and budgets.
- Report and elevate issues as they arise to the Technical Director to keep them appraised of ongoing changes and augmentations to plans, schedules, and final deliverables.
- Acquire and demonstrate awareness of both RWS’ and the venue’s safety procedures including Emergency Action Plans, PPE Requirements, Lock-out Tag-out Procedures, and additional protocols.
- Troubleshoot and provide assessment for all aspects of technical production including, but not limited to, lighting, audio, video, projection, special effects, pneumatics, heavy and simple machinery, power tools, and similar.
- Lead a technical handoff of assigned projects to train venue management and technical staff in the proper execution, maintenance, and operation of the Experience once installed.
- Continually assess project and resource requirements. Provide suggestions to best utilize available resources and/or procure additional support as needed.
- Ensure all production technical elements are performance-ready and meet the RWS Standard by final dress rehearsal, walk-through, or given deadline.
- Assist with overall production needs as reasonably requested.

**_ Please Note:_**_ While this is an accurate and comprehensive_ _description of the role, the above Roles & Responsibilities are not an_ _exhaustive list of all duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require additional tasks be performed as assigned._
**Qualifications**
- Degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent experience required.
- 1+ years of experience in the technical entertainment and live event production industry with a minimum of 2 years specific focus on experiential installs and events.
- OSHA, IVES, First Aid, and additional entertainment certifications a strong plus.
- ETCP certified individuals highly encouraged to apply.
- Advanced knowledge and experience drafting in Vectorworks.
- Proficient in reading and marking up AutoCAD or Vectorworks drawings
- Cursory knowledge in show control systems and diagrams
- Knowledge of safe construction and rigging practices in the theatrical and event production field
- Knowledge of all technical elements associated with commercial and theatrical lighting, audio, and video systems and installation.
- Knowledge of holiday lighting products, installation techniques, hardware specifications, and experience with low-voltage systems and installation.
- Experience building/maintaining budgets and cost estimates
- Expertise with power tools, ladders, heavy machinery, aerial work platforms, electricity, and all applicable OSHA and ANSI standards.
- Proven technical and mechanical skills, including experience with metal working, rigging, scenic construction techniques, and standard materials used in the entertainment and construction industries.
- Familiarity with pneumatics, automation systems, and portable power distribution.
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