Theatre Technicianexpired
Old Fire Station, Oxford
United Kingdom, South East
Posted on: Aug. 25, 2024
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Description:
Job Summary
The Theatre Technician supports the Technical Manager in providing a high-level of technical service for the Old Fire Station's received performance programme and hires, as well as the in-house productions and events.
Job Description
Manage the theatre auditorium and its associated spaces, maintaining tidiness and proper storage / use of equipment and observing security procedures.
Provide technical support for events across all areas of the OFS, including but not limited to: space preparation, rigging, equipment set-up/tear down, programming and operation of lighting, AV and sound.
Observe safe working practices as per HSE legislation and the venue's own protocols.
Supervise visiting production companies in their use of the venue and its resources, ensuring compliance with safe working practices and supporting where necessary with technical requirements.
Maintain a stock inventory, communicating any re-stocking requirements to the Technical Manager
Maintain the Theatre's technical resources and infrastructure, reporting any faults to the Technical Manager
Work alongside the Technical Manager and FOH department to ensure all department administration is completed timely and accurately, both in terms of managing events and running the venue.
Undertake both in house and external training relevant to the post.
Work with the Exhibitions and Workshops Manager to support any technical aspects of installs and de-installs when available.
Support the inclusion of volunteers, Crisis Members and Oxford Brookes University students on technical aspects of theatre, when required.
In conjunction with the Technical Manager and Front of House team, share responsibility for lock-up procedures in the building.
Job Requirements
If you have all or most of these, please apply:
Demonstrable knowledge of theatrical and live event conventions and practices
Familiarity with industry specific lighting, AV and audio systems including but not limited to: ETC eos consoles, Soundcraft Si, Qlab, Black Magic ATEM
Familiarity with staging and rigging practices and associated H&S considerations pertaining to load limits, manual handling and work at height
Familiarity with signal processing equipment relevant to lighting, audio and AV equipment.
Ability to generate and interpret documentation relevant to live events, including but not limited to: technical riders, risk assessments and method statements
A working knowledge of electrical theory
Familiarity with industry specific 3D modelling software, such as Sketchup, StageCad, CaptureSE, LXfree, Vectorworks
Level 2 or above qualification in a subject relevant to technical theatre
Application Deadline:
Oct. 03, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
South East
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