Senior Technician Walt Disney Theater

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Additional Information:

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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