George Petrovic

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About me

Currently Lead Entertainment Rigging and Automation at Royal Caribbean International.

Had a great pleasure to be a part of opening team while managing technical team for audio, lighting, video, FX, staging, rigging and automation as a Technical Supervisor for one of the venues with 1300+ capacity at one of the largest Middle East’s multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination, Dubai Parks and Resorts.

With more than 10 years of experience in entertainment industry I specialize in troubleshooting, programming and testing on various stage automation control desks such as SKS Mechatronics, Stage Technologies, C.A.T. 190, 120, 60 from Wagner Biro, Handling Specialty Aqua Theatre hydraulic underwater systems and Flying By Foy performer flying: Aerographer (3D flying), DMAC, LXE, SAC Pegasus R3, etc.

Driven with a 'can do' attitude and eagerness to always learn and expand knowledge in this field I had an honor to work on Broadway and Tony Awards winning Broadway shows such as Hairspray, Cats, Columbus and Grease.

My profound experience in staging, rigging, hydraulics and automation for performer flying systems have put me into working on several aqua theatre shows, large scale theatre productions, ice rinks, centrums and other multipurpose venues which are used as a performance venues (Promenade, Esplanade, Seaplex, Two70˚ with ABB 6620 robotic arms, etc.) on the biggest cruise line in the world.
Additional skills:
Proficient knowledge in programming and operation of stage automation control consoles such as: SKS Mechatronic, Visual Stage G4, G5 and G6, CAT 192 and older Wagner Biro's platforms, Stage Technologies, Unique automation motion control, Handling Specialty - underwater stage systems G6000 and Allen Bradley automation
Trained for programming and operation on RoboScreens ABB 6620 robotic arms
Training in Flying By Foy, automation for performer flying DMAC, LXE, SAC Pegasus R3, Aerographer 3D flying, License removed (Las Vegas, USA)
Experience in using Medialon and Coolux - Pandoras Box Widget Designer show control
Chicago Fly House Rigging Training Level 1 to 5, License removed (Chicago, USA)
PADI certified open water diver, underwater performer support, License removed
IPAF International Powered Access Federation, License OP/1305670
IRATA Rope Access Technician, License removed
Experience with Emerson Control Techniques Commander SK AC Drives 0.25kW to 110kW
Experience with Nord Drivesystems and Sew Eurodrive
Experience in servo-mechanical and electromechanical equipment
Experience with SERAPID and SPIRALIFT stage and orchestra pit lifting systems and revolving stages
Knowledge in hydraulics and pneumatics
Knowledge of line shaft winches
Experience with gear and brake units
Experience in setting up bungees for performer flying
Experience in Slack line and High line
Forklift license
Solid carpentry skills
First aid at work
Fire fighting certificate

Skills

Job Titles	Rigger, Theatre Technician, Automation / Flying
Years in industry	6+ years