Event Rigger, Audio Visual Job at Encore Global (Hollywood)

Job Description

Our technicians enjoy the opportunities to work with innovative and cutting-edge technology on a daily basis. From setting equipment as elaborate as an LED wall to simply ensuring cable is properly run through the venue, our Technicians are the foundation of the events we build and bring to life. They ensure that each event is flawlessly executed, and work with the rest of the team to setup and strike down each event in a timely manner. At Encore, customer satisfaction is our highest priority, our Technicians play an integral part in establishing a positive relationship with each of our clients.

Job Responsibility

Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs
Confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions
Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements
Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs
Check that all truss bolts are tight, and pieces of flown equipment are safe tied to truss
Support other trades needing help raising gear through use of motor or lift, and check work for safety
Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim
Responsible for observing and maintaining all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any observations of personnel who are acting in an unsafe manner
Ensure the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated
Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety
Must secure and maintain proper lift and/or Working at Height certifications as necessary
Follow all manufactures recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts
Riggers must be qualified prior to making any temporary rigging points or any points outside of a protected lift of any kind
Secure and review advanced rigging plan and execute through Rigging Coordinator/Lead Rigger or other leadership supervision
Identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions to resolve issues
Assist other technical trades with coordination efforts to execute show plot in harmony with all floor activity
Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts
Escalate any problems with hardware and recommend solutions to resolve issues to supervisor

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
500+ hours of onsite rigging experience
Qualified-Basic Rigging certification
Lift Certification
Lift operation experience
Ground Rigging experience
High rigging with harness experience
Previous experience supervising a rigging team preferred

What we offer

Paid Time Off
Vacation Days
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Sick/Personal Days
Premium Recognition Program (CenterStage)
Performance Incentive Plans (GEI Bonus)
Employee Referral Program
Annual Merit
Classroom/On the Job Training
Encore University
Career Pathing
Relocation
Global Transfer Opportunities

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