***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.***
***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***
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Lead Projections Technician - MJ One
Lighting, Video Projections, and Special Effects
Full-Time Position
We are looking for a Lead Projections Technician to join our Projections team! Under the guidance of the Technical Director of the show, as well as the Department Manager, The Lead Projections Technician is responsible for assisting the Department Supervisor in leading the Projections team for responsibilities related to operating, installing and maintaining Projections equipment in a safe and consistent manner, while providing all other supporting services. The ideal candidate will have interpersonal skills to work effectively with all business contacts and should maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
The Lead Video Technician will:
- Lead a team of up to 6 employees within the Projections department;
- Assist Head Of Department in various HR-related functions such as, but not limited to, supervising, training, hiring, and scheduling for the team;
- Support Head of Department in forecasting and budgeting for department;
- Oversee all departmental rehearsals, trainings and show calls with the guidance of the HOD;
- Support HOD and Department Manager with procurement and receiving of goods, as needed;
- Run Projections department cue tracks daily;
- Operate and troubleshoot Projections department equipment as directed for performances, artistic training, and maintenance;
- Develop a thorough knowledge of Projections department equipment, specific to the production, to operate and maintain equipment safely;
- Set up and maintain an interactive projections system consisting of multiple computers, projectors, media servers, cameras, networks and other stage-related equipment;
- Manage and complete special projects, including the installation of the new projection show elements;
- Work with HOD, technical management, artistic staff and stage management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings and performances;
- Ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspections logs, special projects, etc., are properly and adequately documented;
- 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; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training;
- Establish emergency procedures for show systems and situations with the Department Manager and HOD, technical management, stage management and the rest of the technical team and ensure that all Artists, Technicians and staff are familiar with, and trained on, all pertinent procedures and equipment;
- Assist other departments, as needed, to run performances and rehearsals;
- Complete all other job-related duties as requested.
We want to meet you if you have:
- College-level diploma (or equivalent) in Live Entertainment or Theatre Production (or relevant work experience);
- At least 3 years of previous experience with interactive visual technologies and stage performances;
- At least 1 year of previous experience with programming, operating, and maintaining Disguise, Coolux, Green Hippo, or other industry standard media server playback systems and using their affiliated hardware and software;
- Ability to lead and mentor a team; Previous experience with this is an asset;
- Previous experience working with:
o Technologies such as DVI, HDMI, fiber optics, and all levels of computer hardware;
o Large format digital video projector hardware, setup, and calibration;
o Video technologies with specific training in video distribution systems, video system electronics, and video systems integration;
o Hardware and software video recording, editing, and compression;
o Content creation for high-resolution video systems;
- Ability to manage interdepartmental cooperation;
- Ability to utilize content management systems (CSMs) on servers and storage drives;
- Working knowledge of:
o Ethernet and wireless technology (TCIP/IP, UDP, Switches, Firewalls.);
o Real Time Graphics, including setup of graphics cards and capture cards;
o PC and Mac Operating Platforms; MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook; PC hardware set-up, maintenance and administration;
- Availability to work evening shifts and weekends, including holidays and occasional day shifts;
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: working in a harness, crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, etc.; Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
- 30-hour OSHA course completion card required;
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
- 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.
As you can imagine, working with a circus can be quite different from other organizations, and at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, we embrace these differences loudly with enthusiasm. We realize that one size fits none and invite you to come create your own specialized experience with us to see exactly what we’re talking about, first hand.
Our emotion-provoking shows are just the tip of the iceberg: laced throughout our organization, you will find creative minds who are empowered to use their voices and be themselves, their truest selves. Diversity to us means various perspectives, fresh ideas and continuous improvement of the way we do things. We won’t pretend like we have every answer, that’s why we need you! The employees here are the center of what we do, the voices behind the final product and amazing performances on stage.
When you think of your ideal workplace, what comes to mind? For us, it looks (and really is) like this:
- Teamwork – we thrive with collaborative teams, regardless of titles or departments;
- Respect – when we ask someone to join our team, it’s because we trust and respect you;
- Integrity – whether you work behind-the-scenes or in the office, you’re being counted on. We are a team and integrity go a long way here, and like we mentioned previously, trust is important;
- Authenticity – we want you to bring your full self to work, this is a place where you don’t need to fit into a box to belong; diverse perspectives foster even more creativity in the workplace. We embrace the human behind the employee number;
- Being heard – you have access to everyone in the organization, use your voice on development questions or suggestions on how to improve the experience. We value open and transparent communication and we want you to be heard!
Come create with us and let us show you what a “circus family” feels like!
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.
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