Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Technical Management
AssistantTechnicalDirector
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“Assistant Technical Director at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. Skills: Technical management, Show operations, Team leadership. Support the Show Technical Director. Oversee technical operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain safe and consistent show operations; Ensure continuity of performance operations
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Right to work in Germany, Physical lifting, Lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, Varied shifts, Weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least five years of previous experience in a technical management position on large-scale theatrical productions, touring or special, Working knowledge of theatrical, Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, Professional appearance, Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and schematics, High School Diploma or equivalent, Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends, Ability to operate or train to operate various lifts and heavy equipment, Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended, lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Nice to Have
A Bühnenmeister certification is a considerable, A Beleuchtungsmeister certification is an, mechanical drafting skills, knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks is an
What You'll Do.
Support the Show Technical Director
Oversee technical operations
Assist with departmental budget
Manage Departmental Leads
Oversee weekly scheduling
Assist with development and implementation of preventative maintenance
Ensure all maintenance and inspection records are kept
Work with technical management to establish and maintain
Contribute to integrating
training and developing team members
Act as an instructor for Health and Safety
Work closely with the Technical Director on all
Conduct staff performance reviews
Assist with hiring of new personnel
Coordinate special projects
Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls
Ensure equipment and supplies are stocked
Address any work injuries that occur
Adhere to and actively promote all applicable German
Participate in all required health and safety classes
Participate in emergency rescue procedure training
Contribute to a safe and positive working environment
Follow all Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group standards
Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmental support
Complete all other job-related duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Technical Departments; Technical team; Technical show teams; Departmental Leads; Technical management; Other departments
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
Process & Methodology
Scheduling
Full Job Description
## Description Assistant Technical Director – ALIZÉ – Resident Show Temporary/Full-Time position We are currently looking for an Assistant Technical Director whose role will be to work in conjunction with the Show Technical Director to lead and manage the Show’s Technical Departments. The Assistant Technical Director’s main goal is to maintain safe and consistent show operations for all performances and day-to-day operations of the show, including daily training and staging while supporting the normal tasks and needs of the technical team, as well as nightly technical show call operations. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent communication skills who can build and develop the technical show teams. The Assistant Technical Director will: - Support the Technical Director in day-to-day operations; Oversee technical operations (sound, lighting, set, rigging, automation, projections, etc.); - Assist Technical Director with departmental budget, ordering and receiving of goods needed for operations; - Manage Departmental Leads and oversee weekly scheduling of all department crew; - Assist the Technical Director and Production Services in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections – particularly Life Safety and Show Critical; - Ensure all maintenance and inspection records are kept in compliance with Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group established policies and standards; - Work with technical management to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment; - Contribute to integrating, training and developing team members including being an instructor for Health and Safety courses; - Work closely with the Technical Director on all HR related issues to include Talent Dialogues, Coaching and P
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