Lighting Technician

JOB PURPOSE

The Lighting Technician is responsible for installing lighting equipment and related electrical components. This work is performed in the shop as part of prepping for installations and on-site as part of the museum installation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive, ship, test and troubleshoot lighting, AV and electrical equipment for projects.

Advise and work with shop personnel to install or pre-fit all lighting and electrical components into exhibits, including lighting fixtures, power supplies, junction boxes and conduit.

Serve as site foreman as needed overseeing other lighting installers or working alone.

Coordinate with subcontractors and other trades as needed.

Prepare daily reports of site or shop progress.

Assist lighting and exhibit designers in final focus and adjustment.

COMPETENCE IN THE FOLLOWING

Communicate Effectively; speak, listen and write in clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques

Foster Teamwork; work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance the organizational effectiveness

Make Decisions; assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risk and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interest of the organization

Organize; processes all transactions in a timely manner and order which is appropriate

Plan; prepare for upcoming high volume projects and specific annual processes

Solve Problems; assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem

QUALIFICATIONS

Background in permanent installation and construction.

Knowledge of and experience with DMX, ETC, Lutron, Crestron control systems.

Training/ experience with major lighting manufacturers such as ETC, LSI, Leviton, Strand, Color Kinetics

Basic soldering and electronics repair skills. Experience with repair of moving lights a plus.

Basic carpentry and metal working skills a plus.

Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Computer competence to include lighting control programming.

Rapid prototyping using platforms such as Arduinio is a plus.

Required

Must be able to pass a background check to work on government facilities.

Associates degree in a technical or theatrical discipline, or equivalent experience.

Must be able to travel to work on out of town projects for prolonged periods as needed.

Must be capable of lifting 75 Lbs.

Strong organizational skills and an ability to self-manage.

Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or ProCore

Knowledge of Fabrication, Manufacturing and/or Museum Exhibits - a plus

Design and Production Incorporated (D&P) is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Design and Production Incorporated (D&P) is an E-Verify Employer.