Rigging Operations Manager

2 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Freeman Full time
About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, shaping exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. Our integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management and new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Job Summary

Supervises the day-to-day activities and operations of the rigging work group, ensuring safety, quality, scheduling, and budget of all assigned rigging work. Supports the Audio Visual & Event Technology team, working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities
  • Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
  • Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, assigns duties, and supervises and dispatches all work performed to ensure quality and safety.
  • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or crew.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
  • Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
  • Maintains time and production records.
  • Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
  • Performs activities of workers supervised.
  • Designates the loading and unloading area with the best possible security.
  • Prepares and/or reviews the load list.
  • Plans daily production schedule.
  • Works with Rigging Coordinator to prepare labor requirements for move-in.
  • Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
  • Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps, and attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook.
  • Provides directions to Overhead Crane Operator or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled.
  • Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, and splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle.
  • Submits proper paperwork that is pertinent to billing.
  • Updates production schedule and labor list for dismantle.
  • Ensures that all equipment is returned, and broken or damaged equipment is tagged for repair.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or 2 - 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • AutoCAD and/or Vector Works proficiency.
  • At least five years of production/theatrical rigging experience.
  • Prior experience in the audio visual and/or hospitality industry.
  • ETCP Certification and Aerial Work Platform Certification required.
  • CM-ET Maintenance training certification required.
What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These include medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, life, accident, and disability insurance, retirement with company match, paid time off, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.


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