Show Lighting Technician

seasonal show lighting technician

participates as an integral contributor to the theatrical services and entertainment show operations teams. Executes the operation and general maintenance of show product lighting and/or video, either as a console or followspot operator. Collaborates with theatrical services, entertainment show production, and entertainment show operations teams to achieve project goals and objectives. Works with outside contractors. Maintains entertainment facilities and equipment. Works with department schedules and paperwork in order to achieve entertainment product goals and objectives.

Follows project timelines to ensure park and departmental goals, safety targets, and objectives are obtained. Follows park and department safety guidelines. Participates in the theatrical services department training programs. Participates in other duties as assigned to support park and departmental goals and objectives.

• execute operational show product work based on park and department goals and objectives and other duties as assigned.

• participate in the installation, removal, and maintenance of entertainment lighting and video equipment when show product is not operational.

• participate in theatrical services training and development programs and department safety initiatives.

• proven technical skills
• strong communication skills
• positive attitude, team player
• multi-tasking skills
• collaboration skills

• must be 18 years of age or older
• valid us driver’s license required
• associates or ba in technical theatre, theatre arts, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 2 years professional technical entertainment lighting experience preferred.
• experience with etc eos family lighting consoles preferred.
• experience with show control networking preferred (sacn, artnet).
• experience with the maintenance of moving lights preferred (robe, vari
  * lite).
• experience with hand tools and theatrical lighting equipment
• ability to work at heights to over 75’ required.
• ability to lift and move 50 pounds required.
• ability to perform outdoor work in temperature extremes and overnight shifts required.

employer: seaworld parks & entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability or covered veteran status.