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Technical Lead - Lighting
London, United Kingdom Job ID: TECHN040640 Job Code: UKOP211Overview
Our technicians enjoy the opportunities to work with innovative and cutting-edge technology on a daily basis. From setting equipment as elaborate as an LED wall to simply ensuring cable is properly run through the venue, our Technicians are the foundation of the events we build and bring to life. They ensure that each event is flawlessly executed, and work with the rest of the team to setup and strike down each event in a timely manner. At Encore, customer satisfaction is our highest priority, our Technicians play an integral part in establishing a positive relationship with each of our clients.
Success Profile
Here are some of the top qualities that will help you achieve success in this role:
- Customer Focus
- Desire to Learn
- Drive Results
- Technical Aptitude
- Responsiveness
- Hospitality
Other Important Traits
- Communicator,
- Team Player,
- Organized,
- Enthusiastic,
- Versatile,
- Self-starter,
- Multi-tasker,
- Efficient,
- Safety Conscious,
- Professional
The ability to put on the big shows that my hotel plans out or to teach the incoming technicians how to make these shows happen is why I really like the hustle and bustle of my day-to-day as a Technical Lead.
Purpose, Mission and Core Values
Purpose
How we strive to impact the world
Connecting & Inspire
Mission
What we do every day
Invaluable partner on our customer's journey
Values
What drives the way we work
Deliver world-class service. See the big picture. Value people. Drive results. Do the right thing.
Rewards
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Paid Time Off
Vacation Days
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Sick/Personal Days -
Benefits
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Rewards/Incentives
Premium Recognition Program (CenterStage)
Performance Incentive Plans (GEI Bonus)
Employee Referral Program
Annual Merit -
Training & Development
Classroom/On the Job Training
Encore University
Career Pathing. -
Mobility
Relocation
Global Transfer Opportunities
Responsibilities
Lighting Technical Lead
A lighting technical lead will be sent on a variety of sites to rig and support systems across the business. They will also be able to support projects from initial brief to onsite operation. In addition to onsite work they will also be able to specify draw and book everything needed to ensure an efficient and high-quality event. This role will report directly to the group head of lighting in the UK.
Key Job Responsibilities
Equipment Operation
- Be compotent/comfortable in operation of at least 1 console family out of Avolites, ETC Eos or MA.
- Capable of basic fixture maintenance/repairs
- Some experience in using CAD design software such as Vectorworks, Capture, Wysiwyg or autocad
- Experience in working in teams and on their own onsite
Customer Service
The ideal candidate will either be able to demonstrate or have experience in dealing with a variety of production stakeholders, either designers producers or production managers.
Technical Ability
- Understands the technical aspects of the job and demonstrates advanced operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change, or additional tasks within scope of work may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as necessitated by business demands.
Job Qualifications
- 2-3+ years of lighting experience is required.
- Safe and compliant fixture rigging
- Sufficient knowledge of DMX and simple network systems
- Appropriate knowledge of production power
- Experience working at height
- Ability to read and understand industry standard lighting plans/plots
- Basic understanding of rigging and rigging best practices
- Required compliance of all health and safety guideline.
Physical Requirements
Work for this role can be both office based and working onsite, often for extended periods of time. Physical requirements vary per onsite role but basic manual handling and working at height will often be required. Due consideration and reasonable measures can be taken.
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