Stagehand Projection/Video Tech

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in the setup and tear-down of all projectors, video control systems, and LED equipment while directing local crews in the loading and unloading, assembling and disassembling of all associated equipment.
• Responsible for repairing and maintaining all equipment and hardware as directed by supervisors and Best Practice Standards.
• Ensure the safety, security and operation of all projection and video front end equipment, screen hardware, power and signal distribution systems, LED walls and projectors.
• Responsible for following cues to maintain high standards of quality established for the production’s aesthetics and creative vision.
• Responsible for following the rules, regulations and guidelines set forth by “Feld Entertainment Inc.” as they pertain to the Marvel Universe Live Production.
• Responsible for compliance with all safety and security procedures and for continually seeking to improve efficiency and safety within the rigging department and overall production.
• Responsible for accepting all other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Technical Theatre and/or 5+ years real world experience in the field of indoor pyrotechnics and special effects in the movie, theatre or arena touring industries.
• Troubleshooting signal and power distribution paths a must
• Ability to climb and work ‘focus, adjust and repair’ at heights in excess of 55ft before, during and after performance and during rigging calls, load ins and load outs.
• Ability to use and understand various kinds of test equipment and meters such as volt, ohm, scope and amp.
• Experience programming and operating 3D projection mapping systems on a large scale.
• Highly adept at blending/warping projectors on a large scale.
• Knowledge of Barco units and Barco Projector Toolsets invaluable.
• Experience with media servers, control and playback systems a must.
• Ability to lift over 75 lbs and operate small hand tools.
• Ability to climb, work, and repair at heights in excess of 40ft.
• Experience with the installation and operation of interactive tracking system components, function of those components, and 'focusing' of tracking camera/sensors.
• Additional skills in lighting, audio, electronics and time code systems a plus.
• Ability and desire to tour year round.
• Ability to travel internationally and to Canada.