Rigging Technician (Touring) – VStar Entertainment Group

Rigging Technician (Touring) – VStar Entertainment Group

Acrobatic Rigging

Full-Time Position

We are looking for our next Head Rigger to join VStar Entertainment Group's Touring Theatrical Crew. The main objective of this role is to oversee and manage all rigging aspects of the show. This position would be responsible for assembling and managing all rigging and automation elements; ensuring the safe use of the rigging equipment; operating rigging equipment during performances; maintaining cue track documentation;

conducting regular maintenance of all department equipment in an effort to maintain the artistic "look" of the event from performance and operational standpoints; and reflect professionalism of the company and its equipment while adhering to Best Practice Safety Protocols.

The Rigging Tech will have the opportunity to:

• Supervise in the safe construction, use, security, and continued maintenance of all aspects of truss, chain hoist, and specialized rigging related to the production;
• Strive to maintain the artistic "look" of the show from performance and operation standpoints;
• Learn, memorize, and effectively perform backstage deck track and aerialist cues assigned to role, and participate in cue track rotation as directed by management;
• Run and troubleshoot operation of all rigging elements during performances;
• Develop a thorough knowledge of all rigging department equipment specific to the production in order to operate equipment safely;
• Train local crews in each venue with backstage deck track assigned to rigging locals;
• Make decisions on grid trussing placement;
• Participate in special projects including the installation of new rigging show elements, and interdepartmental projects that include rigging elements or other needs that may fall within the technician's specialty as directed;
• Work with carpentry, prop, and wardrobe department heads to make a master track sheet of all event cues and scene changes. Continue to coordinate with department heads and tour management with updates throughout the duration of the tour;
• Function as a "hands on" working department head for show support staff, communicating and assessing problems with show equipment and providing possible solutions throughout tour;
• Responsible for continually seeking to improve efficiency of rigging department operation;
• Plan and implement maintenance procedures for elements pertaining to department, assessing maintenance needs and implement necessary steps to assure operational safety and integrity, in compliance with the rigging equipment safety inspection program;
• Communicate maintenance needs and coordinate work call availability to tour management;
• Work with tour management to maintain rigging department operation expenses;
• Perform assigned duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision, and recognize when assistance is required;
• Complete documentation of post-engagement operations reports in a timely fashion as assigned by management;
• Assist in directing local crews during load in and load out;
• Assist with loading and unloading of trailers and show assets;
• Assemble and disassemble all equipment associated with, but not limited to, the rigging department;
• Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls, special events, rehearsal/training, maintenance and show performances;
• Work with tour management to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment;
• Coordinate with and provide support as needed for other departments, production management, artistic management, and show support staff during rehearsals, training, load-in, load-out, and performances to maintain safe and consistent tour operation;
• Assist with managing inventory of show supplies relevant to the rigging department, working with department assistant and tour management to procure replacements and stock as needed;
• Create, update and accurately maintain cue sheets and show documentation, and participate in cue track rotation as directed;
• Ensure all rigging departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, maintenance,…