Automation Technician - Blue Man Group (Luxor)

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• Ensure that Blue Man Group values and artistic vision are understood and supported across the organization.
• Maintain the artistic integrity and quality of the show under the Automation Department.
• Execute all preset duties, show cues, turnover, and post show duties as outlined on the run sheets in a safe, professional, efficient and timely fashion.
• Participate in sound check when requested (ex: rehearse new cues, press events).
• Attend all circle meetings for your scheduled shows.
• Incorporate new cues when necessary to accommodate changes to the show.
• Maintain open communication with Head of Automation, Production Management, and Stage Management about each performance through written and verbal notes.
• Ensure follow-up of all Automation technical notes that are documented in the Performance Report and communicate follow-up to the Head of Automation in a timely manner.
• Accommodate trailing of position when requested (ex: trainees, new hires).
• Operate the automation control console in a safe and consistent manner for performances, rehearsals, and maintenance operations.
• Maintain knowledge and training to run, repair, and/or identify problems with all technical elements of the show under the Automation Technician's field and within the Automation department.
• Wear a crew radio at the top of your show shift in accordance with the Blue Man and Automation department radio policy.
• Attend show watches as scheduled and provide feedback to Head of Automation as requested.
• Maintain, clean, and organize show elements, equipment, and workspaces under the Automation Department.
• Ensure regular updates of the departmental run sheet, inventory, and routine maintenance list.
• Communicate with the Head of Automation to contribute to the department's project list as it applies to the Automation Department operation, maintenance, and improvement.
• Attend all full company meetings, crew meetings, and other pre-scheduled meetings.
• Maintain a safe working environment by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures; adhere to standards and regulations pertaining to the safe usage of equipment, and comply with safe working methods.
• Maintain knowledge of how to operate, repair, and/or identify problems with all technical elements under the Automation/Rigging Department jurisdiction.
• Execute general repair, construction, maintenance and restock of set pieces, supplies and equipment.
• Participate in all required safety classes and emergency procedure training.
• Ensure that technical and temporary staff observes equipment safety standards and regulations set forth by the local Safety Team and governing bodies.
• Document and ensure compliance with the equipment safety inspection program.
• Provide regular updates for departmental inventory and routine maintenance lists as requested by the Head of Automation; if necessary, identify any additional equipment that may be required.
• Participate in the setup, inspection, and tear-down of artistic and structural components associated with the local production.
• Assist in training new crew members and provide regular feedback on crew member's job performance when requested.
• Maintain all automated elements of the show under the Automation Department jurisdiction.
• Comfortably work at heights utilizing a harness and/or rope access gear with no limitations in a safe manner.
• Safely work on electrical and motorized equipment.
• Adhere to standards and regulations pertaining to the safety of electrical equipment, and comply with safe working methods.
• Participate in all required equipment operation, safety, and procedure training.
• Perform weekly and monthly rigging inspections as it applies to the Automation Department.
• Implement, document, and ensure compliance with the automation equipment safety inspection program.
• Perform weekly and monthly inspections of all automated equipment.
• Safely perform maintenance and repair of automated equipment, rigged equipment, and rigging systems.
• Incorporate any show automation changes as directed by BMP, Production, and Stage Management.
• Operate various man lifts and fork truck as necessary.
• Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise.
• Participate in gigs as requested by local management.
• Duties include (but are not limited to) organizing and setting up equipment as appropriate to role; participating in load-in and load-out and lend assistance to production management, stage management, or other positions as needed.
• Implement and adhere to Blue Man Group safety and health rules and regulations for locality.
• Performs all other job related duties as requested.

Required:

• Previous experience working in a harness with tools and equipment while hanging or standing near exposed drop offs.
• Previous experience with the operation of various lifts including, fork trucks, articulating booms, scissor and single man lifts.
• Ability to following through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
• Ability to remain productive during periods of ambiguity, uncertainty and change.
• Ability to demonstrate a willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Ability to proactively utilizing slower periods to improve work and or work environment; equipment maintenance, archiving, general organization, etc.
• Working knowledge of theatrical automated and rigging systems behind the mechanics.
• Working knowledge of equipment utilized in automated show control including control consoles, motor control and safety systems.
• Working knowledge of power transmission components, pneumatic, and electricity.
• Working knowledge of commonly used rigging equipment, tools, hardware and safe rigging practices.
• Working knowledge of rope and knot tying.
• Working knowledge of metal shop work, performing tasks such as cutting, grinding, drilling, welding and demonstrating the safe utilization of various shop machine and hand tools.
• Working knowledge of wood shop work, performing tasks such as cutting, sanding, routing and demonstrating the safe utilization of various shop machine and hand tools.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.

Preferred:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar environment.
• Previous experience operating an automation show console for multiple axes.
• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.