Technician Lighting

Vessel type: Ocean-going cruise ship

Job Description

Lighting Technician

Purpose of Position

Responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining lighting equipment for all entertainment venues.

Your Responsibilities

Professional Skills

• Rigs, circuits and focusses lighting equipment for assigned shows.
• Programs lighting computer/console during technical rehearsals as assigned.
• Performs fixture /circuit check before each show to ensure show set-up is complete and exact.
• Operates manual and computer controlled lighting systems during shows.
• Ensures that design integrity and performance quality are maintained through the run of the shows.
• Operates follow-spot when necessary.
• Inspects and maintains all overhead rigging in the entertainment venues.
• Reports necessary information for the Stage Manager’s Voyage Report.
• Maintains and performs minor to moderate repairs to the lighting equipment inventory, where applicable, and if safe, without invalidating warranties and suppliers instructions.
• Communicates in a clear, concise and timely manner with Stage Manager and other departments.
• Is on time for all set-ups, show call, meetings and work calls.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in all lighting areas
• Participates in special events by assisting with sound needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Cruise Director, Assistant Cruise Director, Stage Manager.
•  Performs in a manner consistent with VOC’s Mission, Values and Vision, including a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Guest Excellence

• Maintain, uphold and execute the Viking quality and Service Standards
• Monitor guest satisfaction and report issues, concerns and suggestions

Reporting Line 

• Solid line: Report to the Assistant Cruise Director/ Cruise Director and Stage Manager

Your Profile

A qualified professional lighting technician with the ability to work within a team structure as well as independently. Able to maintain a positive work atmosphere

Required Skills                                               

• Qualifications in technical theatre preferred but not required. Equivalency of experience, training and education in audio electronics will be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in which strong knowledge of lighting equipment and DMX control systems.
• Prefer previous ship experience
• Basic machines / hand tools. Various control consoles including MARTIN M1, lighting fixtures (including LED and automated), fog machines, laser emitters, spotlights, and strobes. Computer skills – PC/MAC.
• Must have the ability to stand, kneel or crouch.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Understand guest needs
• Time Management
• Teamwork and good communication
• Strong command of English
• Reliable and pressure resistant
• Proactive in upholding Viking standards of excellence
• Enthusiastic crew member
• Must have the ability to negotiate catwalks and access all points in all theatre spaces.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• The ability to work within a team structure as well as independently. Able to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with clients, customers, coworkers and management
• Well groomed

Guidelines and Regulations

Job Description • Contract • Company Rules and Regulations • Onboard ABC • Viking College • Uniform Regulation • Departmental Manual