Event Rigging Supervisor - Mandalay Bay
Position Overview
Rigging Supervisors are responsible for the safe installation and operation of rigging elements required within a particular property or collection of properties within their city. They will be performing the specific rigging and overhead safety work themselves and supervising the rigging activities of internal and external riggers. Work directly with third party production companies on all inbound events requiring rigging services within Encore hotels. Utilize structural data and weight load limits to approve inbound third party and internal Encore designs for rigging events.
Key Job Responsibilities
Create a "Hotel Rigging Advance" for each event.
Review show drawings and information prior to each show.
Discuss load-in and hanging order with the client to ensure our Riggers work efficiently with their vendors or staff.
Provide final review, load calculations and approval of rigging plot prior to load in.
Perform load calculations while trusses are being loaded to verify that no point load or supporting truss exceeds its rated capacity.
Check that all truss bolts are tight and all flown equipment has safeties.
Share rigging plot and advance instructions with rigging team and assign duties.
Ensure that Riggers are on site until all trusses and rigged elements have been raised to final trim height.
Supervise the on-site activities of the other Riggers including managing the break schedule.
Ensure all Riggers behave and present themselves in a professional manner.
Act as liaison between rigging crew and hotel or on-site client.
Obtain necessary and appropriate client signatures on rental agreement and work requests.
Report any damages to the appropriate hotel representative or your Director, Audio Visual Services.
Job Requirements
Decision Making Responsibility: Supervisor
Experience Level: Minimum of 4 Years Required
Education Level: High School
Competencies: Exceeds customer expectations, People Development, Decision Making, Communication, Initiative
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 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 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 will 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.