Lighting Department Head – Salt Lake City, UT

About the Company

Power Plus Productions was founded in 1984 and is a full-service event technology & production company specializing in audio, video, sound, lighting, staging, and rigging. The company is committed to providing experienced, efficient staff and the highest quality, up-to-date equipment for any production event. Whether contracted for full-service production from concept to completion or working as a production partner, Power Plus Productions prides itself on working with clients to understand their needs and expectations, helping them clearly deliver their message to attendees. Headquarters is based in San Diego, CA with a second location in Salt Lake City, UT. Power Plus is also the parent company of BackBeats Backline, the largest backline company in the Intermountain West.

About the Role

This position manages a team of 3 to 6 technicians to plan, prep, and maintain the quality of lighting equipment delivered to shows around the country. The role works closely with production management, other departments, and lighting team members to ensure consistent quality for every project. The selected candidate will also assist/engineer shows as necessary and reports to the Manager of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection and design of lighting equipment responding to client needs, based on budgetary guidelines and accepted technical standards
• Assist with creating and updating lighting plots
• Coordinate project requirements with other departments, clients, and venues, including equipment, rigging, power, labor, and shipping schedules
• Generate show-specific equipment Pull Sheets within inventory control software (FLEX)
• Work with Warehouse Manager and Technicians to ensure all equipment pulls, packaging, and labeling are accurate and in accordance with the pull sheets
• Unload, set up, tear down, and load equipment for shows as needed
• Direct lighting crews in show-site activities while maintaining workplace, project, and site safety
• Follow procedures pertaining to preventative equipment loss measures
• Maintain and service equipment as necessary, providing service logs and schedules
• Coordinate special projects, including research and recommendations for purchase of specialty lighting-related items for show applications
• Maintain sufficient equipment and supplies stock to ensure the ongoing needs of production
• Maintain a safe, organized, clean, and neat warehouse environment
• Provide training/tutoring for staff on department procedures, including equipment preparation, set-up, operation, removal, QC, troubleshooting, and repair
• Assume duties of co-workers throughout the company as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED minimum; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three plus (3+) years of experience in lighting production for live events, including hands-on experience with power, moving lights, LED and lamp fixtures, dimmers, controllers, truss, rigging, and chain motors
• Proficient in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as CAD drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with limited supervision and maintain a respectful and positive work environment
• Must be able to lift, carry, move, and place up to 50 pounds as needed
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment into trucks
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to operate scissor lift and forklift preferred
• Must provide acceptable documents that establish both identity and employment authorization
• Travel up to 25%

Pay

The starting salary for this role is $90,000 a year. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors, including skill sets, relevant experience, and training.