Event Rigger - Fontainebleau

About the Role

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. Reports to Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Rigging
  • Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
  • Confirm carpet is protected as required by local conditions.
  • Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools, and equipment, and spotting lift movements.
  • 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 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 safely tied 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.
• Safety
  • Observe and maintain all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any observations of personnel acting in an unsafe manner.
  • Ensure the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated.
  • Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
  • Secure and maintain proper lift and/or Working at Height certifications as necessary.
  • Follow all manufacturer recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts.
  • Riggers must be qualified prior to making any temporary rigging points or any points outside of a protected lift of any kind.
• Project Management
  • Secure and review advanced rigging plan and execute through Rigging Coordinator/Lead Rigger or other leadership supervision.
  • Identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions to resolve issues.
  • Assist other technical trades with coordination efforts to execute show plot in harmony with all floor activity.
• Maintenance
  • Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts.
  • Escalate any problems with hardware and recommend solutions to resolve issues to supervisor.

Requirements

• 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.

Competencies

• 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

For more information on competencies, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect.

Physical Requirements

• Time Allocation
  • Sitting: 1-2 hours per day
  • Standing: 2-3 hours per day
  • Walking: 3-4 hours per day
  • Stooping: 0-1 hours per day
  • Crawling: 0-1 hours per day
  • Kneeling: 0-1 hours per day
  • Bending: 1-2 hours per day
  • Reaching (above your head): 1-2 hours per day
  • Climbing: 2-3 hours per day
  • Grasping: 1-2 hours per day
• Lifting Requirements
  • 0 - 15 lbs: Frequently*
  • 16 – 50 lbs: Frequently*
  • 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
  • Over 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Carrying Requirements
  • 0 - 15 lbs: Frequently*
  • 16 – 50 lbs: Frequently*
  • 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
  • Over 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Auditory/Visual Requirements
  • Close Vision: Frequently
  • Distance Vision: Frequently
  • Color Vision: Frequently
  • Peripheral Vision: Occasionally
  • Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Hearing: Continuously
• Pushing/Pulling Requirements
  • 0 - 15 lbs: Frequently*
  • 16 – 50 lbs: Frequently*
  • 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
  • Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

*Activities performed without assistance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand, and/or dust. Working conditions vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members 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 based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $27.48 - $35.73. The compensation offered for this role is determined based on qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. Some positions may be eligible for overtime, bonuses, or incentives.

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