Event Rigger, Audio Visual

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim
• Observe and maintain all safety concerns during an event
• Ensure power phasing of motor controller is appropriate
• Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety
• Secure and maintain proper lift and/or Working at Height certifications
• Be qualified prior to making any temporary rigging points
• Secure and review advanced rigging plan and execute through Rigging Coordinator/Lead Rigger
• Identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions
• Assist other technical trades with coordination efforts
• Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use
• Escalate any problems with hardware and recommend solutions

• 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

Previous experience supervising a rigging team

• 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