Technician, Special Effects - Universal Horror Unleashed

Job Summary

Responsible for the highly skilled, discipline specific, technical operations of Special Effects (SFX) within Universal Horror Unleashed (UHU). Completes installations, routine maintenance and repairs as assigned to ensure show quality and positive guest experience. Ensures safety of self, guests, and other Team Members by taking proper safety precautions, following both state and company specific standards. Provides installations assistance for any set changes/special events, ensuring proper installation from a safety and design perspective.

• Serves as key SFX Technician for Universal Horror Unleashed. Installs, operates, and maintains lighting equipment as designed. Ensures safe operation of SFX equipment per UDX and manufactures specifications. Completes routine maintenance on all lighting equipment to ensure safety standards and proper daily operation.
• Responsible to assist with the operation of the show/house SFX equipment and special events within UHU including but not limited to the operation of equipment/elements in a live show situation. Communicate/resolve technical problems with Entertainment management. Uses troubleshooting and taking of direction for completion of team objectives in assembly of gear and checking equipment.
• Assists with daily maintenance of UHU in order to ensure all technical equipment is operational and functioning properly. Assists in implementing show quality and performance standards as defined by Entertainment and Technical Management. Assists with creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Facilitates and troubleshoots with accountability for completion of team objectives from Leads/Supervisor. Expected to accomplish tasks as directed from Leads/Supervisor that supports the team mission with little supervision after direction is given.
• Responsible for effectively communicating necessary information, pertaining to the technical operation of UHU to both upper management and affected Team Members. Completes necessary reporting through the proper systems including Maximo to ensure effective communication between shifts as well as with Technical Management and Technical Coordinators.
• Maintains a basic working knowledge of electrical theory and calculation, staying up to date with industry standards, tools, technologies to find more efficient ways to operate.
• Completes all state and company mandated training and maintains any required license renewals.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Individual Contributor

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Strong Problem-Solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Pyrotechnics license is preferred.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

• Any required local and state certifications including OSHA 10.
• Obtain LVMPD Non-Gaming Work Card.

• Associate’s degree in related field is preferred.

• 3+ years of special effects experience is required, 1+ year of experience within the professional entertainment or themed entertainment industry is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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