How a lighting technician can use AI, task by task

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.

Equipment: [fire doors, sprinklers, wiring]
Standard: [code, manufacturer]

List tests and pass criteria. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to disassemble and store equipment after performances.

Equipment: [motor, lighting rig, machine]
Fault or purpose: [describe]

List a teardown sequence, how to tag and bag parts, what to inspect as each part comes off, and safety steps.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.

Equipment: [tractor, lighting fixture]
Accessory: [plow, filter, sprayer]

List attachment and safety checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to install electrical cables or wire fixtures.

Install: [circuits, fixtures, breakers, transformers]
Specs: [loads, wire sizes, code]

List materials, sequence, connections, labelling and tests before energizing. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to load, unload, or position lighting equipment.

Delivery: [equipment, goods]
Site: [dock, stage]

Plan unloading order and safety. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to match light fixture settings, such as brightness and color, to lighting design plans.

Equipment: [drone, lights, instrument]
Specs: [settings, plan]

List calibration steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to operate manual or automated systems to control lighting throughout productions.

Show: [broadcast, event, DJ set]
Console: [sound, lighting, video]

List pre-show checks, cue list and backup plan. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to patch or wire lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles.

Equipment: [lights, dimmers, components]
Patch or diagram: [describe]

List connection steps and tests. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to perform minor repairs or routine maintenance on lighting equipment, such as replacing lamps or damaged color filters.

Equipment: [lighting, wiring]
Fault: [describe]

List safe repair steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to set up and focus light fixtures to meet requirements of television, theater, concerts, or other productions.

Production: [shoot, broadcast]
Equipment: [cameras, tapes, rigs]

List set-up, settings and pre-roll checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to set up scaffolding or cranes to assist with setting up of lighting equipment.

Gear: [scaffold, crane, cargo rigging]
Load: [weight, size]

List set-up steps, load limits and inspections. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a lighting technician. Part of my job is to test lighting equipment function and desired lighting effects.

System: [describe]
Requirements: [performance targets]

Draft a test plan with conditions, measurements and pass criteria. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.