Deputy Head of Electrics @sohoplace - London, United Kingdom - Nimax Theatres

Nimax Theatres

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Deputy Head of Electrics

Job description

Job title:
Electrics

Business unit:
Stage

Reports to:
Head of Electrics

General Manager

Stage Department

Stage Door

Building Manager

Full time and performance Stage & Electrics staff

Venue Operations Manager

Nimax Theatres
Operations Director

Head of Operations

Head of Buildings

Key external contacts:
Visiting Companies

Contractors and suppliers

Licencing Authority/Westminster City Council

London Fire Brigade

Production teams
- with a combined capacity of 5,000 seats. In addition to hosting some of the UK's most critically acclaimed and successful plays and musicals, Nimax presents a busy and varied programme of comedy, concerts and children's theatre.

Key duties and responsibilities

Deputise for the Head of Electrics when required.
Assist the Head of Electrics with the effective and efficient running of the Electrics department, including compliance with statutory obligations, health and safety management, building maintenance and delivery of the technical requirements of the visiting production.
Ensuring that the building electrical installation is maintained to a safe standard.
Ensure the safety of staff, contractors, visiting company and patrons in relation to the building electrical installation and production lighting.
Ensure all Electrics staff and contractors are operating within the Company's safe systems of work and procedures.

Health and Safety / Fire Safety

Assist the Head of Electrics with the implementation and operation of the Company's Health and Safety Policy at the theatre.
Assist the Head of Electrics with the implementation and operation of the Company's Emergency Procedures at the theatre and carry out any specific duties required in the event of an emergency.
In conjunction with the Head of Electrics, maintain the fire alarm system including carrying out regular tests in line with procedure. Investigate faulty detectors and rectify.
Liaise with the fire service in the event of a full building evacuation.
Assist the Head of Electrics in ensuring the Permit to Work systems as described in the Company's management plans are adhered to.
Train/induct new staff members in accordance with the Company's procedures.
Deputise for the Head of Electrics in overseeing get ins, get outs, fit ups etc. and undertake safety tours such as to ensure that safe working practices are in place and all parties involved are working in line with Nimax's Health and Safety Policy and Management Arrangements, relevant house or site rules, method statements and risk assessments.
When required, attend, and contribute to both local and group wide Health and Safety meetings.
Maintain uptodate knowledge of statutory compliance and required inspections and certifications, and book in contractors as required to ensure the building remains compliant.
Action any findings from inspections to ensure the building remains compliant with current Health and Safety standards and recommendations.
Update certificates and records on the Company's Health and Safety portal.

Building Duties

When instructed by the Head of Electrics, carry out improvement works on the electrical installation throughout the building.
Carry out regular inspections of the roof and clear any debris from drains and gutters as required.
Provide building access to relevant contractors and oversee their visit to ensure they are adhering to approved safe practices whilst on site.
In conjunction with the retained contractor, maintain and adjust the boiler and chiller units to ensure that the ambient temperature in the building is maintained at a comfortable level.
Oversee the lamp replacement rounds on all internal and external areas as required.
Oversee the testing of portable electrical appliances using the appropriate equipment. Keep records of such testing for inspection if required.
Carry out basic plumbing tasks as required. Contact the retained plumbing contractor if further assistance is necessary.
Maintain the building's drainage system.
Isolate water supply if flooding occurs and report to Theatre Manager, Head of Electrics and Head of Buildings in accordance with procedure.
Investigate any interruptions to power supply and report to provider, Theatre Manager, Head of Electrics and Head of Buildings in accordance with procedure.
Where necessary take responsibility for opening up and locking up of the building.

Production Duties

Ensure that power supplies for the production lighting installation have been correctly and safety connected and used.
Ensure the production lighting is operating correctly in accordance with the Lighting Designer's design.
Install and refocus production lights as necessary in accordance with the Lighting Designer's design.
Run cables around the building as required.
Oversee the cleaning of the lighting rig as required.
Programme the lighting desk for new prod