Rigger

At Encore, we are seeking a skilled Rigger to join our team. As a Rigger, you will be responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards.

• Rigging: Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs, confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions, and provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts.
• Safety: Observe and maintain all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any observations of personnel who are acting in an unsafe manner, and ensure the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated.
• Project Management: Secure and review advanced rigging plan and execute through Rigging Coordinator/Lead Rigger or other leadership supervision, and identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions to resolve issues.
• Maintenance: Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use, including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts, and escalate any problems with hardware and recommend solutions to resolve issues 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 preferred

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end equipment and electrical components, and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders for long periods of time.

At Encore, we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment.