Master Electrician

About This Role

The Master Electrician leads the execution of lighting designs for Nashville Ballet season productions, School of Nashville Ballet showcases, and other public performances and events. This role also supports the Nashville Ballet Artistic team and School of Nashville Ballet in studio support as part of the larger Production and Operations team. Reporting to the Director of Production, the Master Electrician is part of a highly collaborative team of professionals who create, perform, teach, support, and promote dance as an essential and inspiring element of the community. This position also serves as an assistant to guest lighting designers when they opt not to bring their own onto a project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the realization of lighting designs from an electrician standpoint for Nashville Ballet season productions and School of Nashville Ballet showcases/performances
• Work with Lighting Designers and Director of Production to coordinate equipment rentals and contact rental organizations for equipment quotes for all shows
• Send any relevant information to incoming Lighting Designers, including Vectorworks files of the venues, inventory lists of both NB owned equipment and TPAC owned equipment, and any archived information and files from previous iterations of the piece
• Maintain archival paperwork on all ballet performances for reference and future productions
• Create all lighting console show files with the information provided by the designers
• Take on the duty of creating any spot paperwork in conjunction with the designer’s vision if no ALD is provided by the designer
• Assist with the focusing of fixtures as needed by the designer if a designer elects to not provide an ALD
• Coordinate and supervise lighting crews in lighting prep and execution of lighting load-ins, focus, and strikes
• Manage repairs of equipment to include fixtures, dimmers, consoles, cables, connectors, etc., and coordinate off-site repair and replacement of equipment with Director of Production
• Maintain all ballet-owned lighting equipment in good working order and report repair needs or replacements to the Director of Production to coordinate off-site repair and replacement of equipment as required
• Act as ballet representative to ensure safety is maintained regarding theatrical rigging basics
• Manage the upkeep and cleanliness of workspaces to maintain an efficient and safe work environment
• Monitor and maintain performance studio and stage safety, instructing crew in safety standards
• Attend production meetings and other meetings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned in the Production and Operations Department including but not limited to basic electrical support of studio wiring and lighting fixtures, support and troubleshooting of studio audio-visual consoles, seating installation and on-call time for studio support on occasion if needed