We are currently recruiting for the position of Senior Technician Walt Disney Theatre for Disney Cruise Line.
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.
As Senior Technician Walt Disney Theatre, you will oversee the operation, daily set-up and maintenance of the Walt Disney Theatre and WDT team.
You will report to the Technical Production Manager and have on average 6 direct report.
- Lead the WDT Entertainment Technical Team providing training, performance coaching,
recognition, and feedback including documented conversations and coachings
- Lead all aspects of the daily operation of all WDT technical and stage elements
- Partner with Stage Manager to perform emergency abbreviated shows
- Partner with Entertainment Leadership Teams regarding emergency abbreviated shows,
load ins/outs, new show installs, Cast changeovers, equipment tests, vendor support, movie
premieres, company events and safety responsibilities
- Provide support services for all Walt Disney Theater events including production shows,
variety acts, concerts, and activities
- Schedule the WDT Technical Team
- Set/strike, oversee and run Senior Technician Show Tracks for all WDT shows
- Manage preventative maintenance schedules and routine repairs of WDT technical
equipment
- Maintain stock control and associated documentation for WDT show consumables
- Lead department meetings
- Minimum five year experience in a technical role within a theatrical operation
- Experience leading a theater technical team regarding daily responsibilities, performance,
scheduling, and development
- Expertise with standard theatrical practices in a musical theater environment
- Can work at heights with heavy equipment and in environments that have second-hand
smoke, pyrotechnics, chemical smoke, haze, fog, dry ice, and other special effects
- Experience with Audio Visual and Projection systems, Automation Desks, Stunt Rigging
Equipment and Body Harnesses, preferred
This is a shipboard role
Benefits offered year-round, on contract and off-contract, as long as return contract is signed, including Major Medical Coverage, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Retirement Savings Plan Option
You must:
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Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard the fleet of six ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish and Disney Treasure – and Disney’s private paradises in the Bahamas - Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay, crew members provide guests with unparalleled service, enchanting storytelling and immersive family entertainment that only Disney can deliver.
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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