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Oversee all lighting aspects of the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology Operations, Productions, and Technology (OPT) team. Responsibilities include rigging, design, programming and operation, assist with setup, operation, and tear down of all Bass SchoolOPT-serviced events. Responsible for all venues under theOPTpurview including the Theatre, Lecture/Events Hall, Performance Hall, and all future venues that fall under the Bass School. Responsible for the maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting, and procurement of all lighting equipment and accessories. This role is an all-in-one lighting position requiring the candidate to wear all hats from LX to lighting designer. Candidate will be responsible for training and overseeing student workers to operate and assist with show lighting / LX duties.

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in fine art or a related field and one (1) year of experience as a technical theater professional or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience - Degree (BA/BFA) in Theatre Production, Lighting Design, or Entertainment Technology with an emphasis in lighting + 3 years' experience as a Lighting Technician in live entertainment, Theatre, or events industry.Or: Diploma (Technical School) + 5 years' experience as a Lighting Technician in live entertainment, Theatre, or events industry

Other Qualifications - To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Highly proficient in programming and operating lighting consoles (specifically ETC EOS) and familiarity with lighting software (eg, Vectorworks, Lightwright, Augment3d)Proficient with architectural lighting systems (specifically ETC Paradigm) and control system integration (Crestron / Qsys)Demonstrable experience with designing and programming Theatrical productions and musical performancesAdvanced knowledge of lighting principles, including color theory, beam angles, fixture types, DMX protocols, and networking as it pertains to lighting systemsComprehension of basic principles of AC/DC electricity, power distribution, basic electronics, computer operationsStrong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues under pressureOperational knowledge of other entertainment production equipment such as audio / video / and projectionManufacturer's Certifications in industry related systems and equipment such as ETC, Qsys, Crestron, Dante AVoIPExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environmentWillingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Physical Demands and Working Conditions - Some outdoor working conditions. Ability to lift and carry 50lbs. Ability to work at heights in catwalks, ladders, and lifts. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to work in low-lit production environments. Comfortable working in the presence of stage and smoke effects such as haze and fog. Comfortable working in high sound level environments such as concerts.

A remote work schedule is not available for this position