LASERVISION is currently seeking an experienced SENIOR TECHNICIAN / WAREHOUSE COORDINATOR with excellent technical and production experience to become an integral member of our Sydney-based team.
Working in the delivery of unique and exciting technologies and projects, this position is a key technical leadership and production role throughout LASERVISION’s local and international world-class events, productions, and installations.
The Senior Technician will support the business and perform a key leadership role managing the deployment of projects across both international and domestic markets.
This dual role will also require supporting the production manager at LASERVISION’s warehouse and maintaining critical equipment, preparing equipment for touring and event installations as well as providing assistance in programming and design in multiple A/V technologies.
A successful candidate must be well organised, eager to explore new and exciting lighting technologies, and possess strong technical knowledge of entertainment-based technologies.
A detailed description of some of the key tasks you will be responsible for is below:
Intent of Position Description
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by staff in this role. Staff members may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Role Descriptions may also be modified from time to time to reflect the usual growth and change of a role.
KEY TASKS – PLANNING
- Support each project’s planning and delivery from conception to completion, with an emphasis on technical soundness and resource efficiency.
- Assist with the planning, management, and delivery of production and installation elements.
- Provide the sales and creative teams with technical advice and support.
- Assist with procurement of equipment and supplier relationships
- Coordinate the technical equipment needs for all productions, installations, and events including stock and hired equipment.
- Plan, review, and update technical drawings for the production department.
- Attend production meetings, design presentations, and any other meetings relating to the Company’s activities and specific productions, installations, workshops, functions, and events.
- Assist with the creation of all relevant documentation relating to production activity.
KEY TASKS – MANAGEMENT
- Undertake self-management of commitments within the delivery of productions and with consideration to the allocation of hours across the project.
- Assist with maintenance and peripheral production-specific activities.
- Coordinate, supervise, and assist the LASERVISION staff in delivering technical elements for all productions, installations, and events including staging, lighting, audio, DMX, audiovisual, and control.
- Supervise bump-ins and bump-outs for events and installations, technical rehearsals, and client previews.
- Maintain a register for technical equipment and any other equipment sourced for productions, recording the contact details, and ensuring hired or borrowed items are returned at the completion of use and LASERVISION stock accounted for and in good working order.
- Maintain a safe and WH&S compliant work environment in line with relevant policies and guidelines and specific to the production environment.
KEY TASKS – PERFORMANCE
- Ensure all production-specific performance and event activity is delivered within budget and to schedule.
- Enable strong creative partnerships and lines of communication to enable the delivery of design elements.
- Apply WH&S policies and procedures in relation to the program.
- Assess the production technical requirements to ensure all necessary resources are delivered in an efficient and timely manner.
- Provide such duties related to the technical coordination and production management as required from time to time including but not limited to pre-production planning, operational requirements, construction supervision, maintenance, and delivery.
KEY TASKS – EVENTS & INSTALLATION
- Travel with installation and production teams to deliver events domestically and from time to time, internationally.
- Lead casual technical staff in installations and delivery of events and installations
- Facilitate the coordination and supervision of the delivery of technical resources required to manufacture, install, and program the production.
- Assist to ensure LASERVISION delivers best-practice technical work to ensure the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
KEY TASKS – FACILITIES
- Manage LASERVISION’s production facilities.
- Apply best-practice methods to maintaining workplace health and safety.
- Plan and maintain a safe work environment.
- Plan and manage the companies Test and Tag process’
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3 years industry experience in mid to large scale entertainment productions
- Basic theatre/event rigging, lighting, or mechanist experience is desirable.
- An understanding of the artistic process together with the ability to work with creative teams to realise their vision.
- Solid knowledge of technical production techniques.
- High-level computer skills, particularly using spreadsheets and word processing software.
- Ability to keep detailed written and electronic records.
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License and Passport.
- Experience in the planning, installation, and operation of audio-visual systems and digital spaces.
- Experience and understanding of construction processes and timelines.
WHO WE ARE
LASERVISION are creators of unique and unforgettable sensory experiences. We harness the power of light, water, flame, and other high-impact mediums to evoke the senses, connect audiences with their environments and create enduring memories.
For over 35 years, our Mega Media entertainment and creative solutions have focused on four prime areas of specialty – Permanent Attractions, Projection Mapping, Architectural Lighting, and Special Events. We offer a complete suite of services and products including conceptual development, creative production, technical engineering, research and development, project management, and operational and maintenance support services.
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