As Senior Technician, Walt Disney Theater you will lead the WDT Technical Team. You will oversee all show production elements for Walt Disney Theater events including our Broadway/West End Style Musical Theater Productions.
You will report to Manager Entertainment Technical
Level: Officer
Lead the WDT Technical Team providing performance coaching, recognition, and discipline
Oversee the daily operation of all WDT technical and stage elements
Partner with Stage Manager to perform emergency abbreviated shows
Partner with Entertainment Leadership Teams regarding emergency abbreviated shows, load ins/outs, new show installs, Cast changeovers, equipment tests, vendor support, movie premieres, company events and safety responsibilities
Provide support services for all Walt Disney Theater events including production shows, variety acts, concerts, and activities
Schedule the WDT Technical Team
Set/strike, oversee and run Senior Show Tracks for all WDT shows
Manage preventative maintenance schedules and routine repairs of WDT technical equipment
Maintain stock control and associated documentation for WDT show consumables
Lead department meetings
Minimum five year experience in a technical role within a theatrical operation
Experience leading a theater Tech team regarding daily responsibilities, performance, scheduling and development
Expertise with standard theatrical practices in a musical theater environment
Can work at heights with heavy equipment and in environments that have second-hand smoke, pyrotechnics, chemical smoke, haze, fog, dry ice, and other special effects
Experience with Audio Visual and Projection systems, Automation Desks, Stunt Rigging Equipment and Body Harnesses, preferred
This is a shipboard role
Benefits offered year-round, on contract and off-contract, as long as return contract is signed, including Major Medical Coverage, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Retirement Savings Plan Option
You must:
Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations
Your Responsibilities:
Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
Complete a pre-employment medical
Obtain a criminal background check
Bring approved work shoes
Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
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