Responsibilities of the Senior Technician
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To assist the Supervisor in the preparation, construction and execution of the effects required.
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When required, to liase with other department heads on the Supervisor's behalf - Fire Officer, 1st. Asst. Director and where applicable Company Insurers, to a point where he/she is satisfied that all necessary safety requirements have been implemented and agreed.
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To be aware of the script breakdowns, scheduling and budgetary constraints upon the department.
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To have a working knowledge of camera angles and lenses so that they can advise on how best to capture the effect when it is to be shot.
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To be able to discuss the effects in a competent and professional manner with the Producer/Director, the Director of Photography and the Stunt Co-ordinator and not to be pressured into anything the Senior Technician may consider to be unsafe.
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To be capable of taking control of the effects departments when necessary.
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Where applicable to maintain and control the effects workshop.
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To make themselves fully aware of all safety aspects involved in Special Effects and any HSE (Health & Safety Executive), COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations and other legal requirements that are applicable.
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To continue to keep a comprehensive record of their work experience and to get it signed of by the Supervisor, as required.
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The authority to sign Trainee and Technician pyrotechnic work records.
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To help and advise Technicians and Trainees as and when possible.
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Pyrotechnic Senior Technicians should have a comprehensive and practical knowledge of the different types of factory made pyrotechnics commercially available to be fully aware of their strengths, physical capabilities and visual aspects of these and any other explosive materials and/or devices to be used.