Event Senior Rigger

Job Details

Responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center setting while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, ENCORE/property guidelines and SOPs.

Reports to Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator or local operations leader.

• Rigging Lead on assigned rigging calls, for events with up to 16 motors/points and/or as delegated by Rigging Manager.
• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Confirm carpet 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 safetied 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.
• Observe and maintain all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any observations of personnel who are 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 manufacturers 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.
• Secure and review advanced rigging plan and execute through Rigging Manager/Rigging specialist 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.
• 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.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all clients, venue employees and internal team members by providing effective communication and knowledgeable advice.
• Provide excellent service and strive to exceed expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• Support for non‑rigging related activity as availability/skillset allows.
• Collaborate with sales team to upsell, by identifying opportunities to recommend additional Rigging services.
• Help identify when additional equipment may be needed to execute the needs of an event.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2000+ hours of onsite rigging experience.
• Qualified‑Basic Rigging certification, preference to ETCP certification.
• Basic .CAD software (e.g., Vectorworks) experience.
• Lift Certification.
• Lift operation experience.
• Ground Rigging experience.
• Previous experience supervising a rigging team preferred.

• Exceeds Customer Expectations.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Concern for Quality.
• Production Awareness.
• Establishing Focus.
• Building Teamwork.

Pay Range: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour. The compensation is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. Some positions may be eligible for overtime, bonuses, or incentives.

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. Conditions vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members use high‑end equipment and electrical components, and may be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders for long periods of time. 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. Appearance guidelines as defined by ENCORE based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area are required.