Automation Technician

APPLY ONLINE
If you’re interested to be considered for this position, please click the blue APPLY button at the top of the page to get started. All candidates must complete an on-line application to be considered.

The Automation Technician is responsible for the movement of all automated stage equipment, rigging and safety devices, and safety of personnel on stage. 

• Operate the Stage Automation control system in a safe and effective manner.  Manages the system during rehearsals, shows, set up etc. to ensure maximum safety for all involved.
• Directs all scenic changeovers and ensures they are completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Manages the inspection of scenic installations after changeovers with Technical Supervisor to ensure that all props and equipment are secure and safe.
• Assists Electronics Engineer Junior Entertainment with preventive maintenance and cleaning on all automation equipment, rigging & scenery with the help of the Technical staff.  Assist other technicians as and when required.
• Maintains up to date auditable records of all shows and changes.  Must provide detailed and accurate Tracking Sheets to Technical Supervisor and/or Entertainment Production Manager.  Inspect and keep updated Auditable records as per SEMS in regard to safety harness and lanyards.
• Pyrotechnic Lead
  • Keep all records of on-board and offloaded product.
  • Order all products for the next voyage.
  • Manifest off all of the previous week’s pyro storage containers, misfires, and unfired devices.
  • Test and Fire all shows in the manner as they were designed by the production team.
  • Partner with the Bridge and Security to provide a safe and secure environment in which to operate the show.
• In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS / ATTRIBUTES

• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of technical theatrical productions, and safe rigging practices.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of back stage environment and operation.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of various automation systems including (but not limited to), Nomad, Acrobat, Visual Stage control systems
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Intermediate to Advanced working knowledge of Audio, Lighting systems.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of safe stage rigging practices.

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree in Technical Theatre program or a related discipline
• Appropriate vocational/technical training and/or experience may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required degree.

REQUIRED ABILITIES / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the essential functions of this job, all team members are required to stand; walk long distances on the ship; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• All vessel positions require repetitive motion of bending, climbing, going up and down stairs and lifting more than 25 pounds. This job requires specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• All team members must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills. All vessel positions require full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats.
• Work within different temperature changes—indoors to outdoors.
• Able to pass basic safety course.
• This is a minimal description of duties. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as business or maritime law dictates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.