# Stagehand - Special Effects Technician (SFX)

**Company**: Feld Entertainment
**Location**: Show Unit/Traveling Show
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: Full Time
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

As a Stagehand - Special Effects Technician (SFX), you will function as a member of an integrated team of Special Effect Technicians on a large-scale arena touring production. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with all aspects of open flame, indoor pyrotechnics, and other special effects related to the production while maintaining the integrity of the artistic concept, adhering to Best Practice Safety Protocols, and NFPA Standards and Guidelines.

### Essential Functions

- You will be responsible for the oversight, maintenance, execution, and safety of all mechanical, combustible, and special effects systems, and fire suppression equipment.

- You will participate in the setup and teardown of all pyrotechnic gear and applicable equipment while directing local crews in the loading and unloading, assembling, and disassembling of all associated equipment.

- You will be responsible for repairing and maintaining all firing console equipment, associated hardware, and fire suppression equipment and systems as directed by supervisors and Best Practice Standards.

- You will always ensure the safety and security of pyrotechnic equipment and product, including receiving, storage, handling, and disposal of product and equipment.

- You will be responsible for following cues to maintain high standards of quality established for the production's aesthetics and creative vision.

- You will liaise with tour management staff, Show Support personnel, and local fire authorities to ensure local permitting compliance, including but not limited to opening day demonstrations, inspections, and disposal protocols.

- You will be responsible for compliance with all Local and Feld Entertainment Inc. safety and security policies and continually seeking to improve efficiency and safety within the pyrotechnic department and overall production.

- You will be responsible for following the rules, regulations, and guidelines set forth by Feld Entertainment Inc. as they pertain to the Marvel Universe Live Production.

- You will be responsible for accepting all other duties as assigned by supervisors.

### Qualifications

- An associate degree or higher in Technical Theatre and/or 5+ years of real-world experience in the field of indoor pyrotechnics and special effects in the movie, theatre, or arena touring industries.

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals, as well as to write route reports and correspondence.

- Detail-oriented and methodical in establishing daily procedures and show protocols.

- Ability to climb and work, focus, adjust, and repair at heights more than 55ft before, during, and after performance and during rigging calls, load-ins, and load-outs.

- Recognized as a proven team player with strong troubleshooting capabilities.

- Ability and desire to tour year-round.

- Ability to travel internationally and to Canada.

### Skills & Abilities

- Experience working with compressed gases (CO2, liquid propane).

- Knowledge of Electrical DC and AC voltage systems.

- Knowledge of wired and wireless firing systems a plus.

- Ability to lift over 50lbs, stand for 2 hours, and operate small hand tools.

- Additional skills in carpentry, welding, plumbing, and metal fabrication a plus.

- Ability to climb, work, and repair at heights more than 40ft.

## Skills

### Required
- pyrotechnics
- special effects
- mechanical systems
- combustible systems
- fire suppression equipment
- electrical DC and AC voltage systems
- compressed gases
- wired and wireless firing systems

### Nice to have
- carpentry
- welding
- plumbing
- metal fabrication

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