Senior Technician Walt Disney Theatre

Disney Cruise Line is a renowned cruise line company known for delivering unparalleled vacation experiences that blend the magic of Disney with high-quality cruise services. Operating a fleet of ships that sail to various destinations around the globe, Disney Cruise Line provides guests with unique entertainment options, luxurious accommodations, and top-tier hospitality rooted firmly in Disney's legendary storytelling and family-oriented values. The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment, fostering a culture where employees can thrive professionally and personally. Known for its commitment to safety and excellence, Disney Cruise Line continues to set standards in the cruise industry by offering guests an unforgettable journey sea-bound with safe and captivating experiences.

The role of Senior Technician at Walt Disney Theater is a pivotal position within Disney Cruise Line’s entertainment operations. This is a shipboard role where the Senior Technician leads the Walt Disney Theater Technical Team, overseeing all technical production elements for theater events, including Broadway and West End-style musical theater productions. Reporting to the Manager of Entertainment Technical, the Senior Technician acts as the key technical leader, ensuring that all shows and productions are executed flawlessly and safely. This role requires significant hands-on leadership, coordination with various entertainment and technical departments, and the ability to manage and maintain sophisticated theater systems and equipment on board.

The Senior Technician is responsible for daily operations of all technical and stage elements within the Walt Disney Theater, including managing the scheduling, maintenance, and performance support for various events such as musicals, variety acts, concerts, and company events. This position demands expertise in theatrical practices and technical operations under sometimes challenging conditions such as heights and exposure to special effects like pyrotechnics, chemical smoke, and fog. The role also includes managing safety responsibilities and emergency productions, which require close partnership with stage management and entertainment leadership.

Candidates for this position should have a minimum of five years of experience in technical theater roles, preferably in musical theater environments, and demonstrated experience leading a technical team. Knowledge of audio-visual projection, automation desks, stunt rigging equipment, and body harnesses is highly preferred. Since this is a shipboard role, the candidate must be willing to live and work on a Disney Cruise ship, comply with strict safety and living regulations, and embrace the multicultural environment onboard.

The Senior Technician role at Disney Cruise Line offers year-round benefits, including major medical coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings options. It is an excellent opportunity for technical theater professionals who are passionate about live entertainment and eager to take their career to a unique setting at sea where they can contribute to creating magical experiences for guests while advancing their own professional skills.