Event Rigging Manager - Savannah, Georgia

Key Job Responsibilities

• Supervise Riggers on show site.
• Hire, train, develop full-time Riggers.
• Aid in all aspects of team member training, career development, and performance management.
• Develop a pool of part-time Riggers who can be called upon to aid on a local and regional basis.
• Provide consistent leadership for Rigging Services support to our venue team members.

Safety Compliance

• Provide necessary rigging safety compliance information to Area Mgr, Rigging, to ensure completion of field assessments within assigned region.
• Assist with periodic site inspections of new and existing facilities and evaluation of safety of existing rigging points.
• Perform load calculations and approve working load limits on all shows and events.
• Utilize CAD software to assist production companies with analysis of weight distributions of suspended loads.

Equipment Compliance

• Review compliance on all OSHA regulations and standards pertaining to fall protection.
• Make recommendations and escalate compliance and safety needs to the Area Mgr, Rigging.
• Ensure compliance with annual equipment certification procedures established by Encore.
• Provide recommendations to assist in the selection of rigging equipment to best meet the needs of our teams and clients.
• Review the accepted technical and safety standards within the industry and assist in implementation.

Equipment/Labor Management

• Cookordinate and schedule all labor and equipment to facilitate the load-in and load-out of all events requiring rigging services.

Operations

• Attend major production site visits or other events as necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of the show.
• Assist in the creation of Encore produced shows to ensure timeline efficiency and standard operating procedure compliance including motor maintenance program, point inspections, training, ground supported structures and aerial performances.
• Assist in leading and overseeing cross-functional team activities from initial concept to final delivery.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in rigging in either the entertainment, theatrical or production environment, including but not limited to, working as both ground and overhead rigger with Encore and its Rigging team
• 2+ years effectively managing rigging teams, preferably of 10+ Riggers
• ETCP certification preferred
• Lift certification
• Lift operation experience
• Ground operation experience
• High rigging with harness experience
• Working knowledge of CAD (Auto Sketch, VectorWorks, AutoCAD, LD Assistant or other) software.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with customers and leadership teams
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Competencies

• Deliver World Class Service
  • Hospitality
  • Ownership
• Do The Right Thing
  • Manages Ambiguity
• Drive Results
  • Directs Work
  • Achieves Goals
• See The Big Picture
  • Financial Acumen
• Value People
  • Buils Effective Teams

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 1-2 hours
• Standing: 2-3 hours
• Walking: 3-4 hours
• Stooping: 0-1 hours
• Crawling: 0-1 hours
• Kneeling: 0-1 hours
• Bending: 1-2 hours
• Reaching (above your head): 1-2 hours
• Climbing: 2-3 hours
• Grasping: 1-2 hours

Lifting Requirements

• Lifting 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently
• Lifting 16 – 50 lbs*: Frequently
• Lifting 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Carrying Requirements

• Carrying 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently
• Carrying 16 – 50 lbs*: Frequently
• Carrying 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Carrying Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 16 – 50 lbs*: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 51 - 100 lbs*: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Auditory/Visual Requirements

• Close Vision: Frequently
• Distance Vision: Frequently
• Color Vision: Frequently
• Peripheral Vision: Occasionally
• Depth Perception: Frequently
• Hearing: Continuously

Work Environment

• Hotel
• Moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust
• Moderately quiet to noisy volumes
• Use of high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components
• Exposure to heights via lifts and ladders
• May be asked to work in multiple hotel locations
• Irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Adherence to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area
• Travel up to 50%

Salary Pay Range

$64,506.00 - $83,858.00