On-Call Projections Technician - Drawn to Life

About the role

The Projections Technician's role is to work as part of the Projections team to run cue tracks, operate and troubleshoot projections equipment, as directed for performances, artist training and maintenance; set up and maintain an interactive projections system; set up and handle the administration and maintenance of Windows and Mac-based PCs connected to a wide variety of stage equipment; set up and maintain multi-stacked DLP video projectors; develop a thorough knowledge of Projection department equipment specific to the production, in order to operate equipment safely; participate in special projects, including the installation of new projection show elements; maintain a safe working environment; participate in required safety classes and emergency rescue procedure trainings; preserve the "opening night" quality of the designer's vision and the artistic integrity of the production; work with the Department Supervisor, Artistic and Stage Management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings and performances; assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections; ensure that these routines and inspections are appropriately documented; under the direction of the Department Manager and Department Supervisor, ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspections logs, special projects, etc., are properly and adequately documented using standard tools, maintenance databases and other computer tools, drawings, photographs, logs, spreadsheets and other methods that may be appropriate; creation and design intent should be documented, as well as on-going changes to the show; at the discretion of the Department Supervisor, perform administrative duties for the department; adhere to, and promote, all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show; work with the Department Manager to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment; coordinate with other departments, to ensure safe training, rehearsal, show environments and operations; perform all other job-related duties, as requested.

Responsibilities

• Run Projections department cue tracks, operate and troubleshoot projections equipment, as directed for performances, artist training and maintenance
• Set up and maintain an interactive projections system consisting of several computers, projectors, cameras, networks and other stage related equipment
• Set up and handle the administration and maintenance of Windows and Mac based PCs connected to a wide variety of stage equipment
• Set up and maintain multi-stacked DLP video projectors
• Develop a thorough knowledge of Projection department equipment specific to the production, in order to operate equipment safely
• Participate in special projects, including the installation of new projection show elements
• Maintain a safe working environment by following the established safety policies and procedures
• Participate in required safety classes and emergency rescue procedure trainings
• Preserve the "opening night" quality of the designer's vision and the artistic integrity of the production, according to the needs of artistic, technical and company management
• Work with the Department Supervisor, Artistic and Stage Management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings and performances
• Aid in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections
• Ensure that these routines and inspections are appropriately documented
• Under the direction of the Department Manager and Department Supervisor, ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspections logs, special projects, etc., are properly and adequately documented using standard tools, maintenance databases and other computer tools, drawings, photographs, logs, spreadsheets and other methods that may be appropriate
• Create and document design intent, as well as on-going changes to the show
• Perform administrative duties for the department at the discretion of the Department Supervisor
• Adhere to, and promote, all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show
• Work with the Department Manager to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure safe training, rehearsal, show environments and operations
• Perform all other job-related duties, as requested

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience with interactive visual technologies and stage performance
• At least 1 year of experience with video technologies and technical theatre, with specific training in electronics and theatrical lighting systems
• Working knowledge of the following: Interactive visual technologies, MDI, DMX, Max / MSP, Ethernet and wireless technology (TCP/IP, UDP, Switches, Firewalls)
• Previous experience in the following: Programming, operating and maintaining Media Server Playback systems and using their affiliated hardware and software, Large format video projectors, video cameras, hardware and software video capture, editing and compression, PC hardware set-up, maintenance and administration, both PC & Mac operating platforms, Technologies including DVI, HDMI, Fiber optics and RAID systems

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• 10-hour OSHA course completion card required
• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization.