Lead Audio Technician - KA

\*\*\*Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.\*\*\* *\*\*\*As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.\*\*\** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Lead Audio Technician** Audio Engineer *Full-Time Position* We are looking for our next Lead Audio Technician to join our Audio Services team. The main objective of this role is to ensure leadership and well functionality of department operations and assist the Head of Department. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental managers policies, practices, and procedures. **The Lead Audio Technician will:** - - Lead and manage a team of employees, including daily scheduling; - Assist the Head of Department and the department manager in budgets and forecasting. Support as needed in procurement and receiving; - Run the monitors track other audio department cue tracks and operate and troubleshoot audio, RF, video and communications equipment for performances, artist training, and maintenance; - Inspect and maintain audio archives, RF, video and communications equipment; update maintenance and inspection records, as directed; - Maintain cue track documentation and participate in cue track rotation; - Assist other departments, as needed, to run the performances and rehearsals; - Develop a thorough knowledge of all audio department equipment specific to the production in order to operate equipment safely; - Manage and complete projects, including the installation of new audio show elements; - Work with department management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings and performances; - Ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspections logs, special projects, etc. are properly and adequately documented; - Work with the Head of Department to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment; - Assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections – particularly life safety and show critical; ensure that these routines and inspections are appropriately documented; - Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training; - Contribute to a safe and positive working environment by adhering to and following all Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group standards, values, policies and regulations pertaining to safety using equipment and established working methods; - Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmental support; - Complete all other job-related duties as assigned. **What does it take for this role? The following hard skills are the basics of what’s needed to be successful in this position:** - - Bachelor’s degree in a similar field is a plus; - At least three years of previous experience as a professional Audio Technician in a large-scale production or related environment; Previous leadership experience is an asset; - Working knowledge of MIDI, digital audio and Microsoft applications; - Proficiency in operating audio, RF, video, and communications equipment; electronics training and audio equipment repair skills an asset; - In depth knowledge of leading-edge sound technology; - Operational knowledge of computer networking protocols and hardware interconnection; - Operational knowledge of computer based real time analysis audio system; - Experience in LCS Cue Station programming and AutoCAD; - Working knowledge of Pro Tools; - 30-hour OSHA course completion card required; - Project management experience; - High School…