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MASTER ELECTRICIAN
The technician who oversees installation and maintenance of a light plot for a production. The common acronym
for this title is ME.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Oversees the installation of all lighting elements for a production to the theatre's and Lighting Designer's
satisfaction.
* Supervises lighting staff during all phases of production.
* Coordinates electricians and schedules all lighting work calls as required to meet the needs of the
production.
* Expedites productions within scheduled deadlines.
* Manages all lighting equipment, including repairs, maintenance and replacement.
* Supervises all light hang and focus calls, as well as lighting strike.
* Attends all technical and lighting rehearsals to troubleshoot problems as necessary/appropriate.
* Provides timely, accurate information to the LD or ALD for maintenance of paperwork and plot.
* Enforces compliance with safety standards for all lighting staff.
* Responsible for tie-ins at company switch.
* Responsible for placement and wiring of run lights, spotting lights, practicals and other equipment/stage
machinery associated with a production.
* Responsible for timely completion of electrics notes to the LD's satisfaction.
* Coordinates pre-load-in preps (equipment provision, bundles, transportation) with rental house.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Demonstrated electrician experience at the
professional level.
* Knowledge of safe electrical practices and
implementation of same.
* Knowledge of safe rigging practices and
implementation of same.
* Knowledge of lighting fixtures and
technology.
* Knowledge of power sources and dimmer
control.
* Knowledge of basic light board
programming.
* Demonstrated experience in personnel
management.
* Interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret lighting
plots and paperwork.
* Demonstrated knowledge of safety
standards and implementation of same.
* Certification through the Entertainment
Technician Certification Program (ETCP) is
highly desired and may be required.

HOUSE ELECTRICIAN
The technician who represents the venue and represents the lighting area during the scheduling, installation and
maintenance of a light plot for a production.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

Same as those for the Master Electrician and also include the following:
Interviews and hires all lighting staff.
Determines the yearly budgetary needs for the lighting area.
Responsible for maintenance/replacement of lighting inventory.
Facilitates installation of light plot for all incoming productions.
Advises and oversees the season schedule for the lighting area, including, but not limited to: designer due
dates, designer residency, lighting staff work dates and lighting run crew schedule.
* Participates in long range planning for the theatre.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Manager or Artistic Director

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QUALIFICATIONS

* Same as for the Master Electrician and also
include the following:
* Knowledge of, and experience with, basic
accounting procedures.
* Demonstrated knowledge of safety
standards and implementation of same.
* Certification through the Entertainment
Technician Certification Program (ETCP) is
highly desired and may be required.

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