Job Title: Assistant Production Electrician THE POLAR EXPRESSTrain Ride

Division: Rail Events Productions

Branch/Department: Season/Design Staff

Reports To: Director of Production, Production Manager, Production Electrician

Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $26.00/hour


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Job Summary: The Assistant Production Electrician assists the Production Electrician by working with the Lighting Designer and production team during pre-production and all event load-ins to design and install all lighting systems in accordance with railroad safety standards. They assist in creating shop orders for the lighting equipment. They help oversee all shop prep of equipment to create working lighting systems based on the designer+rsquo;s specifications. They support and train the local crew operators and production teams for each assigned venue.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with Production Electrician, Lighting Designer, Production Managers, and production staff to oversee prep, install, and maintenance of lighting systems
Help create all necessary documentation for onsite electric crews to load in lighting equipment
Help specify and plan all necessary details of the lighting design to create a working system
Help oversee all shop prep of lighting equipment
Work with the production staff during load out to see that the event space is returned appropriately
Help be responsible for seeing that the lighting systems are maintained with artistic integrity throughout the event
Work with the production staff during technical rehearsals to incorporate last-minute changes
Become familiar with railroad safety rules
Communicate regularly with the REP staff with regards to creative and practical ideas and decisions, as well as project statuses
Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and guests
Other duties as assigned



Education, Skills + Work Experience

Experience as a theatrical technician, specifically a Production Electrician
Experience with ETC EOS software and consoles
Experience with wireless DMX
Ability to work alongside the production staff as a team member in an ever-changing environment
Ability to work independently with self-motivation and attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize and solve practical problems and resolve issues
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form
Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams that can include seasonal employees and interns


Work Environment

Domestic travel
Evening and weekend work
Fast-paced work environment
Frequent long intervals of walking, standing, bending, and lifting
Join the cast and crew of a one-of-a-kind Broadway-style performance on a moving train
Amazing opportunity for folks beginning their theater career
Serve others and create a world of make believe and magic
Great industry pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
Enrich and positively impact the experience for all +ndash; big and small
Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
Catered meals for 5-show days
Comp tickets for your friends and family
Potential for end-of-season bonus


Working on THE POLAR EXPRESS+trade; Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast, crew, and front-of-house employees of 60-75 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.