Assistant Head Electrician, Academy of Music

Title: Assistant Head Electrician, Academy of Music

Department: Production

Reports to: Ensemble Arts Philly Director of Production and Academy of Music IATSE Union Steward

Status: Union

Summary

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (POEA) is seeking a qualified individual for the unionized stagehand position of Assistant Head Electrician at the Academy of Music. The individual in this position is a member of a close-knit team who support production activities at the Academy of Music.

Essential Functions

• Assist with load-in, setup, rehearsal, performance, and load-out of presentations in the Academy of Music
• Supervise and lead the extra IATSE audio crew during load-in, rehearsal, performance and load-out for presentations in the Academy of Music
• Oversee the safe installation, operation, programming, maintenance and repair of audio systems, equipment and consoles
• Review, interpret and implement show paperwork, technical drawings, ground plans and riders
• Operation and maintenance of theatrical communication and video systems and equipment
• Operate and maintain all in-house theatrical equipment in the Academy of Music
• Maintain and monitor appropriate materials, equipment, tools and supplies as required for production support
• Ability and willingness to work across all departments during non-yellow card attractions
• Work within all theatrical disciplines and attend to wide range of duties as assigned
• Participate in long term project planning along with management; Develop and specify goals necessary to maintain and improve the department’s capabilities
• Assist with ensuring that all tenant installations conform to applicable fire and safety regulations, especially as regards the maintenance of fire lanes, and clear access to fire exits and emergency supplies

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Substantial experience with a variety of musical and staged attractions in one or more active, large sca...