Event Rigging Manager Savannah, Georgia

Position Overview

The Rigging Manager is responsible for the management and safe execution of rigging events in an Encore approved rigging venue. The Rigging Manager approves all Rigging designs using structural data and weight load limits for both internal and external rigging production needs. This position schedules labor and supervises team members to ensure compliance of the rigging standard operating procedures. This position reports to the Area Mgr Rigging.

Key Job Responsibilities

Staff Development

Supervise Riggers on show site.

Hire train develop full-time Riggers.

Assist 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

Coordinate 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

Competency Group 3

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

Builds Effective Teams

For more information on our Competency Group refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link: ( Requirements

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

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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. Travel up to 50%.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Required Experience:

Manager