Supervisor, Technical Entertainment (High Risk) - Universal Epic Universe - NBC Universal : Job Details

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JOB SUMMARY:

Supervise the installation, maintenance and operation of all rigging and special effects (SPFX) equipment including ensuring their inspection and certification. Responsible for becoming the Competent Person as it applies to scaffold installation, daily inspections and safety operation of the temporary scaffolding set ups, as well as a Responsible Person for the Pyrotechnics/Fireworks program. Responsible for the ordering, receipt, inventory and transportation of special effects/pyrotechnic devices on Universal Orlando Property.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Directly responsible for the field supervision, scheduling and evaluation of all technicians within the High-Risk discipline in Technical Entertainment. Retaining a Competent Person for inspections of temporary scaffolding set-ups. Overseeing the maintenance plan for high-risk equipment, inventory control, inspection calendars and storage locations.

+ Responsible for the technical planning, purchasing, execution and quality assurance of all rigging/staging, SPFX and pyrotechnic operations of assigned entertainment offerings as dictated by the High-Risk manager.

+ Responsible for effectively communicating necessary information which pertains to the high-risk operation to all affected parties inside and outside of the Entertainment Department.

+ Responsible for the appropriate technical staffing of all high-risk positions within the assigned areas including interviewing and selecting candidates as well as monitoring all scheduling to ensure proper technical operation.

+ Responsible to monitor and enforce all policies and procedures as defined by the Entertainment Department governing the safe operation of all technical rigging and staging equipment.

+ Ensures that all Technical Entertainment employees within their assigned discipline attend all necessary mandatory training classes as well as plays an instrumental role in encouraging employees to take advantage of educational opportunities which will enhance and improve their job performance.

+ Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

+ Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school required.

+ Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

+ 1-3 years experience within the professional entertainment or theme park industry required. 3-5 years in management or supervisory position preferred.

+ Technical management and experience in live performance, entertainment, touring productions, business and theatre. Also temporary and permanent audio, lighting, A/V and special effect installations. Scenic, props, rigging and SPFX experience preferred.

+ Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

+ Valid FL Driver's License.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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