Andrew Powell

I have experience in high profile projects. A determined and organised individual, with a decent work ethic, and proven ability to manage staff, budgets and timescales.

Senior Lighting Technician at The Royal Opera House, Muscat (2015-01 – 2020-12)

• Supervision of local staff regarding rigging electrical equipment for in house shows and visiting companies.
• Installing automated and conventional lighting from plans.
• Follow spot operation.
• Ensuring the safety of temporary electrical equipment on stage.
• Maintenance of all theatre electrical equipment.
• PAT testing and recording of all stage electrical appliances.
• Supplying all of the above for " off site venues"
• In house training of local staff on electrical principals and good electrical practices.

Production Technician at Cat and Mouse, World Wide (2006-01 – 2015-12)

Installation and operation of Computer systems in the television industry.

• League of their Own
• Who Wants to Be A Millionaire
• Million Pound Drop
• Dancing On Ice
• The Clinic

Freelance Remote Camera Rigger/Operator at Camera Corps, World Wide (2001-01 – 2013-12)

Rigging remote cameras and operation

• 2016 Rio Olympics
• 2012 London Olympics
• 2010 Commonwealth Games Dehli
• 2008 Olympic Games Beijing
• Sky sports football

Freelance Electrician at BBC, Television Centre (2002-01 – 2013-12)

Rigging of Television Shows and ensuring electrical safety in the studio.

• Top of The Pops
• Jonathan Ross
• Jules Holland
• Blue Peter
• Strictly Come Dancing

Chief Electrician at NMEC, Millenium Dome (1998-01 – 2000-12)

Supervision of Installation and Staff during construction and opening of the venue.

Electrical Site Supervisor at Brilliant Stages, Earth Centre (1997-01 – 1998-12)

Supervision of Installation and Staff during construction and opening of the venue.

Electrician at West End

• Cats
• Crazy for You
• Carousel
• Return to Forbidden Planet
• Tommy
• Mamma Mia

Apprentice Electrician at Armstrong and sons

Apprentice Electrician in the construction industry

Diploma in Technical Theatre Arts – Rose Bruford College (1983-01 – 1985-12)

City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering 236 Parts I and II – Basingstoke Technical College (1979-01 – 1983-12)