Chief Theatre Technician

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of stage and event operations in stage and multi-purpose areas with a view of ensuring the set-up, rigging, rehearsal, performance and strike-out are carried out smoothly and safely.
• Provide the technical and operational support to stage and theatre performance to be held at HKAC and ensure all technical requirements are fulfilled in a safe and professional manner.
• Participate in supervising the teams and delivering staff training to ensure the up-to-date theatre technology and industry best practice is being enforced.
• Assist in monitoring freelancer and supervise the progress of setup and dismantling of the events if needed.
• Contribute in the maintenance plan including but not limited to review the life cycle and infrastructure of the technical equipment regularly, scheduling the preventive maintenance etc.
• Required to work on rostering and shift duty.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years or above relevant experience in technical and productions support for theatre, cinema operations and stage operations.
• Experience in sizable performing arts venues or companies at supervisory level will be an added advantage.
• Independent and highly-organized.
• Able to guide and lead the technicians and freelancer.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience in AutoCAD drawing is preferred.
• Good English and Cantonese.
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Senior Technician.

Interested parties please email your resume and a covering letter (please quote our reference, expected salary and available date and time) to Human Resources Department, Hong Kong Arts Centre via email hr@hkac.org.hk. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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