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
• 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
• Responsible for observing and maintaining all safety concerns during an event
• Ensure the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate
• Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety
• Must secure and maintain proper lift and/or Working at Height certifications
• Follow all manufactures recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts
• Riggers must 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 to supervisor

• 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

• 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
• 401(k)