Senior Technician Walt Disney Theater
Job ID 1163842BR Location Shipboard Business Disney Cruise Line Date posted Dec. 12, 2023Job Summary:
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
Responsibilities:
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Lead the WDT Technical Team providing performance coaching, recognition, and discipline
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Oversee the daily operation of all WDT technical and stage elements
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Partner with Stage Manager to perform emergency abbreviated shows
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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
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Provide support services for all Walt Disney Theater events including production shows, variety acts, concerts, and activities
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Schedule the WDT Technical Team
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Set/strike, oversee and run Senior Show Tracks for all WDT shows
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Manage preventative maintenance schedules and routine repairs of WDT technical equipment
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Maintain stock control and associated documentation for WDT show consumables
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Lead department meetings
Basic Qualifications:
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Minimum five year experience in a technical role within a theatrical operation
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Experience leading a theater Tech team regarding daily responsibilities, performance, scheduling and development
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Expertise with standard theatrical practices in a musical theater environment
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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
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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:
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Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
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Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
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Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
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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:
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Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
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Complete a pre-employment medical
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Obtain a criminal background check
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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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