top of page
HELIX DNA GIF2.gif

Senior Show, Event &

Conference Technician

 

Location: The Helix, DCU, Glasnevin
Hours per week: 35 hrs
Reporting to: Technical Manager

Term: Initial 12-month contract with view to permanency

Salary: DOE 
 

ABOUT THE HELIX 

​

The Helix is a multi-purpose arts, entertainment and conference & events centre nestled in the heart of Dublin City University’s vibrant campus located in Glasnevin Dublin 9. Since opening in 2002, the Helix has established itself as a destination of choice for an incomparable range of events attracting audiences from Dublin and beyond with a mixture of high-quality music, drama, sport, live TV productions, conferences, and general entertainment programming. In recent years, the venue has been awarded the “Best Purpose-Built Event Venue” accolade in Ireland on two occasions.

​

ROLE SUMMARY

​

The Senior Show, Event & Conference Technician will serve as a member of Helix’s technical team consisting of full-time and part-time technicians. A House Theatre Technician has overall responsibility for the technical management of events and shows, supervising other technicians on duty and providing Helix production services to the client. It is the duty of the Theatre Technician to ensure that the technical aspect of the events and shows run professionally and smoothly.

​

​

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

​

  • Setting up and operating equipment including Staging, Flying, Video, Lighting and Sound when required

  • Acting as a Duty Technician during performance and stage manage events when required.

  • Supervising and working with casual crews as and when required

  • Assisting in the general maintenance and operation of all plant and equipment

  • Carrying out routine building maintenance and improvements under the direction of the Building and Technical Manager

  • Ensuring all Helix tools and equipment are kept in good order and in their proper places.

  • Assisting with the administrative work of the Technical Department

  • Assisting with the technical advancing of  shows, events and conferencing

  • Maintaining proper records of events and maintenance

  • Working closely with colleagues in all departments to ensure the smooth running of events.

  • Work in accordance with the Safety Policy Licensing and Fire Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act

  • Assisting with the training of new and casual staff

  • Keeping abreast of new techniques and operations related to his/her range of duties.

  • Ensuring that Helix’s policies on equal opportunities in employment and service provision, racial equality, disability equality and dignity and respect at Work are actively pursued and promoted. 

  • Ensuring that all staff receive appropriate training to enable them to act in accordance with these policies.

  • Responsible for Part-time Technicians and Casual Technical Staff

  • Any other duties appropriate to the post which may from time to time be allocated by the Technical Manager

​

​

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Experience and Skills

 

  • Relevant technical educational degrees, diplomas, and certification with / and / or  a minimum of three years’ experience

  • Demonstrated knowledge in all areas of technical theatre including, sound, audio video, lighting, rigging and stage.

  • A specialist in lighting with a very high skill and experience level

  • Operate lighting consoles ETC ION and manage lighting control systems

  • Operate and maintain video projection, display and vision mixing systems

  • Manage video display and signal distribution

  • Set up and operate video conferencing and streaming equipment

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of self-motivation

  • Excellent written and spoken English.

  • The ability to maintain high attention to detail and to ensure the smooth running of technical theatre operations.

  • Excellent communication and time keeping skills.

  • Be a team player and can multitask and work under pressure.

  • They must be available to work anti-social hours, as the business requires, as shifts can be early morning or late night.

 

 

Key Competencies

​

  • Be self-motivated and resourceful with the ability to work autonomously and within a team.

  • Have the ability to handle multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Have strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Have excellent relationship building skills.

  • Have demonstrated theatre technical skills.

  • ​

​

HOW TO APPLY 
 

Please submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations, and an updated CV to info@thehelix.dcu.ie. Please clearly state the role you are applying for in your application and email subject line: Senior Show, Event and Conference Technician Position.

 

Closing Date for Applications:  23rd March 2025 

​

​​

The Helix is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Recruitment agency assistance is not required at this time.

bottom of page