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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group · 21 hours ago

Head of Department, Automation – Mystère (Treasure Island)

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a renowned entertainment organization, and they are seeking a Head of Department for Automation for their Mystère production at Treasure Island. The role involves supervising the automations department, ensuring the quality and integrity of performances, and coordinating staff training and maintenance activities.

Art

Responsibilities

Supervise and delegate responsibility to staff of the automations department

Coordinate the automations crew working on maintenance, rehearsals, artist training and perfect performance cue tracks

Preserve the ongoing long term “opening night” quality and artistic integrity of the production

Coordinate scheduling and training of staff as required

Be available and flexible for work schedules, work calls, training, maintenance and performances

Operate the automations control console during performances and insure training of multiple back up technicians

Ensure the integrity of automations show movements during performances in keeping with the intent of the artistic director and designer

Coordinate special projects including the research, purchase and installation of specialty automation related gear

Prioritize and assign maintenance and inspection of automation systems, including stage lifts, line sets, moving scenic elements, hydraulic systems, sky motion, center ceiling, winches and motors, and remote control devices, on a regular schedule to insure thorough, timely scrutiny of all gear within the automations domain

Work closely with the artistic team and stage management in supporting their needs during rehearsals and performances

Insure that equipment and supplies are stocked in sufficient quantity to insure the ongoing needs of the production

Maintain safety procedures for staff by enforcing fall protection protocols, the use of personal protective gear, and safe tool handling

Insure automation department documentation is current and formally recorded to preserve the original intention of the designers

Be responsible for the efficient management of labor and material expenses in the automations department within parameters set by production management

Document all system and show cue changes and keep a log of all maintenance and regular inspections

Assist with the establishment of standard operating procedures and lead the department by conforming to and improving these procedures

Coordinate the administrative needs of the department including: purchasing paperwork, disciplinary matters, vacation requests, daily payroll time sheets for staff, labor and material estimations, and specifications for production management

Participate on all company required training classes including OSHA 10, fall protection, heart saver, CPR/AED, lock out, and tag out

Responsible for insuring all outside events are staffed and coordinated properly so that each event is successful and professional while insuring Mystère’s show quality

All other duties as assigned by the technical director and operations production manager

Qualification

Automation managementTAIT NavigatorInstallationRepairHydraulic systemsOSHA protocolsComputer knowledgeData base managementPurchasing softwareExcelWordOutlook