Event Lead Rigger - Mandalay Bay

Responsible for performing rigging activities in a hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines, and SOPs. Act as the primary contact for venue’s clients during rigging load-ins/outs. Perform hands-on rigging as well as supervise rigging team members during events.

Responsibilities

• Rigging: Advance, supervise, and execute event rigging plots as necessary.
• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Confirm carpet is protected as required by local conditions.
• Coordinate and assign rigging-related tasks to crew.
• Supervise crew building truss as needed.
• Establish hang-points, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss per Encore SOPs, 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 safetied 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, final safety check has been performed, and client acknowledges completion of rigging.
• Use all equipment, including personnel lifts, according to manufacturer specifications and local conditions.
• Visually inspect all hardware in use, including motors and personnel lifts, on an ongoing basis; escalate any problems to the Rigging Manager.
• Assist other technical trades with coordination efforts to execute show plot in harmony with all floor activity.
• Act as liaison between rigging crew and venue or on-site client; obtain necessary client signoff.
• Report any damages to the appropriate venue representative or the DET/Operations Manager.
• Double-check future call times with client at the close of each show call and report back changes to Rigging Manager.
• Secure and maintain proper lift and/or working-at-height certifications as necessary.
• Responsible for all rigging labor efforts and overhead safety during an event, including removing personnel acting unsafely.
• Follow all manufacturer specifications and local conditions when using personnel lifts.
• Complete Encore’s Working at Height program or be SPRAT certified prior to making any temporary rigging points or working outside a protected lift.
• Inspect all rigging equipment prior to and following all rigging events.
• Ensure the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated.
• Inspect all motors at trim to verify chain is in bag and will not run out; verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
• Practice safe rigging operations in accordance with Encore’s Rigging SOPs; work toward ETCP certification.
• Work with vendors and clients to verify loads are in accordance with venue loading capabilities.
• Review/produce detailed rigging plot, identify rigging obstacles or safety concerns, and recommend solutions to the Rigging Services team.
• Coordinate with Rigging Manager, DET, and hotel teams to identify storage and show flow opportunities.
• Support the Rigging Manager in inventory and organizational efforts with equipment.
• Coordinate scheduling efforts with Rigging Manager/DET/DOS and discuss load-in/out efforts and hanging order.
• Ensure pre-use inspection has been completed on all lifts before beginning any rigging.
• Complete paperwork as assigned (e.g., rigging report, incident report).
• Maintain a hospitality rigging environment while supervising crew, including Encore, vendor, or union rigging labor; mentor crews on Encore and trade standards.
• Supervise riggers and external workers during rigging events; provide input on scheduling and performance management.
• Mentor team members to improve their rigging skills.
• Assist Rigging Manager in identifying and preparing potential rigging team members for Encore Rigging Training class.
• Provide ongoing visual safety inspection of all hardware in use, including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts.
• Escalate hardware problems and recommend solutions to supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of onsite rigging experience.
• Qualified-Basic Rigging certification.
• MEWP Certification.
• ETCP Certification is preferred.
• MEWP operation experience.
• Ground rigging experience.
• High rigging with harness experience.
• Previous experience supervising a rigging team.

Skills

• Deliver World Class Service
• Hospitality Ownership
• Do The Right Thing
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Drive Results
• Ensures Accountability
• See The Big Picture
• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity
• Value People
• Collaborates

Work Environment

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, sand, and/or dust. Conditions vary from moderately quiet to noisy. Team members use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and are exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. May be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times include irregular hours and on-call status, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $30.23 - $39.30. Compensation is determined based on qualifications, location, travel, relevant work experience, and skills. Some positions may be eligible for overtime, bonuses, or incentives.

Benefits

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