Specific Responsibilities

• Practical Duties
• Work closely with the Head Electrician and others within the Electrics Department.
• Work alongside other crew members within the ABT Production Department
• Prepare all touring electrics equipment at the ABT warehouse in Secaucus, NJ.
• Re-stock and repair electrics gear as necessary.
• Review and assess condition of all electrics and rigging equipment, including electrics gear installed in props and scenic pieces, and report any issues and concerns to the Head Electrician in a timely manner.
• Be able to make basic electrics and rigging repairs in a professional manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Confer with Head Electrician regarding any refurbishment, repair, or suggested maintenance for any electrics element.
• Prepare and maintain all electrics equipment as required, accounting for all pieces and confirming it can be operated in a safe and efficient manner.
• Attend site visits to rental shops and other vendors as required.
• Attend all technical and dress rehearsals as required to supervise local crew during ABT performances.
• Plan and execute any performance scene changes as required with the Head Electrician and other ABT department heads and touring staff while supervising local crews
• Working with the Head Electrician, maintain any stock required to support the department.
• Ensure a safe and positive work environment at all times.
• Assist in the advance prep of all ABT tours and performances as required
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Head Electrician.

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  Administrative
• Support Electrics Department and ABT policies and protocols. Look to develop and expand guidelines and methodology for the efficient operation of your area of responsibility.
• Assist in the execution of departmental goals.
• Work with the Lighting Director and Electrics Department to help develop documentation on existing ballets and new works including inventories, performance histories, archival photographs, and the tracking of all revisions.
• Assist in maintaining a database of various supply and vendor sources.
• Request supplies as needed for each project.
• Assist in maintaining basic stock of all supplies required.
• Assist in maintaining Health and Safety files inclusive of any MSDS paperwork.
• Assist in overseeing the health and safety of the department and provide appropriate paperwork to the Head Electrician in case of injury.
• Attend department and company meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Head Electrician.

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  Internal Contacts
• Lighting Director, Technical Director, Director of Production, Electrics Department, Properties Department, Artistic Staff, Production Crew, Warehouse staff.

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  External Contacts
• Vendors, suppliers, local crews

Essential Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum five years professional experience in theatrical lighting and power distribution.
• Must be experienced in all aspects of theatrical lighting installation and maintenance.
• Must be experienced in the particulars of fly rail operation, both manual and automated
• Rigging experience a plus.
• Touring experience a plus.
• Knowledge of typical theatrical electrics materials and equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles in a theatrical setting
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute theatrical technical drawings.
• Ability to complete electrics repairs as required
• Ability to work at height for lighting focus and other overhead work as required
• Deep knowledge of Intelligent and LED lighting required
• Practical experience in theatrical operations.
• Practical experience in running performances.
• Possess good work ethic with the ability to stay positive and motivate others in stressful situations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, and crisis management.
• Thorough knowledge of typical tools used in a theatrical setting, including but not limited to saws, drills, screw guns, rigging equipment, welding gear, etc.
• Knowledge of theatrical fly systems, both manual and automated.
• Knowledge of proper rigging practices
• Knowledge of Vectorworks, LightWright, and Microsoft Office required.
• ETCP certification a plus.
• Forklift certification a plus.