Lighting Technical Specialist - Calgary

Position Overview

The Technical Specialist is responsible for the set up and operation of small to large-scale lighting systems for live events while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction.  This position reports to a Project Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Director, or Director, Event Technology.

Key Job Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of advanced lighting and audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.
• Troubleshoots technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
• Complies with all Company security and safety measures.
• Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.

Customer Service

• Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
• Collaborates with internal team on event solutions pre event and during event to ensure the best possible customer satisfaction.
• Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.

Training/Staff Development

• Creates an atmosphere that fosters the development of technical and leadership skills in other employees.
• Provides mentorship and coaching to technical, sales and operations team members to develop technical skills as needed.

Event Supervision

• Performs advanced work (pre/during/post event) with operations team members.
• Supervises and directs other technicians during an event.

Equipment Maintenance

• Assists team with proper security, storage, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs inventory and forecasting of equipment needs.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Encore Technical Level 3 Certification is required. New Encore team members must be certified by their location within 30 days
• 2 - Encore Technical Level Two Core Certifications are required (Audio, Lighting, Projection, Video, Scenic). New Encore team members must be certified by a qualified proctor within 60 days.
• 4+ years of field experience in specialty area is required.
• 3-5 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse work force, customer base and senior level management.
• Experience with project management of multiple tasks/initiatives.
• Strong customer, client and coworker interface experience and abilities.
• A valid driver’s license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles. Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.

Competencies

• Ownership
• Hospitality
• Professionalism
• Responsiveness
• Safety Conscious
• Develops Talent
• Tech Savvy
• Manages Complexity
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust