Theater and Performance Lighting Team Lead at New Era Technology

Join New Era Technology where People Firstis at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4500 professionals were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued empowered and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people places and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.At New Era youll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts access continuous training and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community Integrity Agility and Commitment we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.If you want to make an impact in a supportive growth-oriented environment New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of worktogether.Theater & Performance Lighting - Team Lead position with New Era Technology offers you the following: Full BenefitsMedicalDentalVision401K match29 PTO Days including company holidaysThe Theater & Performance Lighting Team Lead is responsible for managing mentoring and growing the lighting team overseeing technical execution and serving as the primary liaison for vendor and subcontractor relationships. This role builds upon the Lighting Field Engineer position adding leadership strategic and business development responsibilities.Ideal candidate would reside in the Columbus OH or Indianapolis IN area so that they are able to travel to client job sites within these areas as needed. Overnight travel is expected to be less than 10%.PRIMARY DUTIES:Team Leadership & DevelopmentManage instruct and support the lighting team fostering professional growth and technical excellence.Identify training needs develop training procedures and facilitate certification programs (e.g. ETC Authorized Service Provider).Coach and mentor field engineers and technicians both on-site and remotely.Technical OversightOversee field engineering quality control and commissioning of lighting systems.Review system floorplan and shop drawings; approve design changes as needed.Provide technical guidance and support to project managers sales and operations compliance with industry standards (DMX SACN rigging electrical theory etc.).Project & Client EngagementAssist sales teams with site surveys product demonstrations and pre-sales engineering.Lead technical presentations.Develop comprehensive proposals quotes and submittal packages for lighting projects.Attend design coordination and turnover meetings with project managers and clients.Vendor & Subcontractor ManagementIdentify establish and maintain relationships with trusted vendors dealers and subcontractors (lighting rigging electrical).Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to ensure quality and reliability of partners.Service & SupportPerform service calls and repairs as needed; act as technical backstop for the team.Respond to technical questions and business concerns from internal and external stakeholders.Strategic & Advisory FunctionsAdvise on team structure resource allocation and process improvements.Support business development and subject matter expertise for lighting solutions.Contribute to organizational strategy especially during transitions and restructuring.COMPETENCY:Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.Strong understanding of lighting system functionality design principles and event/theatrical lighting.Proficiency in IP networking DMX/SACN protocols Vectorworks Bluebeam and MS Office.Proven problem-solving and leadership abilities.Experience in drafting design and estimating lighting systems.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION: 57 years of field experience installing programming and troubleshooting professional lighting systems.Prior experience in team leadership or management preferred.Degree in Theatre Design Technology Engineering or related field preferred.ETC Authorized Service Provider Certification required (or ability to obtain).Familiarity with bid documentation AutoCAD Vectorworks Bluebeam and vendor management a plus.PHYSICAL DEMAND:Field/Office hybrid role; 40 hours/week with irregular travel for jobsites conferences and training.Must be comfortable with both hands-on technical work and strategic leadership.Expected to fill in for field engineers or technicians when needed especially during peak periods or absences.EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week with overtime as needed.SALARY: $80000.00 - $90000 based on experience#LI-RH1New Era Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries (New Era we us or our) in its operating regions worldwide are committed to respecting your privacy and recognize the need for appropriate protection and management of any Personal Data that you may provide this we are also committed to providing you with a positive experience on our websites and while using our products services and solutions (Solutions).View our Privacy Policy here never ask candidates to pay any fees at any point in our hiring process. 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