Master Electrician

Master Electrician

This is a full-time benefited position; the salary is commensurate with experience. Under the Production Manager's direction, this position serves as a key production team member. The Master Electrician collaborates and creatively solves problems with guest lighting designers and facilitates the execution of the Lighting Design on time and on budget. The Master Electrician supervises, hires, and maintains an over-hire crew list for hang and focus of each show, programs shows during the tech process, and, when applicable, acts as the light board operator for shows. Pioneer Theatre Company is an Equity professional theatre in residence at the University of Utah. PTC's mission is to create theatrical experiences of the highest professional standards, producing an eclectic mix of classical, contemporary, and world-premiere theatre.

Responsibilities

• Hires and trains a crew of 4-8 over-hire electricians for hang and focus of each show
• Works directly with designers, Technical Director and Production manager to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor and budget constraints based on approved final design.
• Responsibly manage electrics budget expenses
• Maintain and repair PTC Electrics equipment inventory.
• Purchasing of Stock and show materials, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate production of set electrics with Technical Director to ensure necessary jobs are completed in an appropriate timeline with set installation.
• Respond to Stage Management daily rehearsal and performance reports with information as necessary.
• Maintain lighting equipment in safe working order.
• Maintain accurate records for all expenditures.
• Ensure that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Special Instructions

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO / AA). More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at : https : / / www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination / Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https : / / safety.utah.edu / safetyreport.