Senior Rigger

Sound Star Events LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Star Events LLC on-site Abu Dhabi is seeking a SeniorRigger to lead rigging crews and ensure safe, compliant loads. You will review drawings, supervise crews, and sign off on loads for most events, while performing hands-on rigging tasks.

The role requires 6+ years of professional rigging experience and recognised certifications (ETCP, NRC, IRATA or equivalent), plus strong communication under pressure. The position is heavily on-site in Al Khatim, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• 6+ years professional rigging.
• Recognised rigging certification (ETCP, NRC, IRATA, or equivalent).
• Hoist control / chain motor experience.
• Strong communicator under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead rigging build on assigned jobs.
• Review drawings and load calcs against on-site conditions.
• Supervise stagehands and freelance riggers.
• Conduct pre-show safety inspections and sign off loads.
• Hands-on rigging work including bridle calculations, motor positioning, hoist control.

Skills

Rigging

Communication under pressure

On-site supervision

Tools

Hoist control

Chain motor experience

Job description

Job Description:

SeniorRigger (×1)

RIGGING & STAGING

Reports to: Rigging HOD

Department: Rigging & Staging

Direct reports: None (crew chief onassigned jobs)

Location: Al Khatim, Abu Dhabi(heavily on-site)

Role summary

Senior on-site rigger leadingrigging crews on most jobs. Reviews drawings, supervises rigs, signs off loads.

Key responsibilities

• Lead rigging build on assignedjobs.
• Review drawings and load calcsagainst on-site conditions.
• Supervise stagehands and freelanceriggers.
• Conduct pre-show safetyinspections and sign off loads.
• Hands-on rigging work includingbridle calculations, motor positioning, hoist control.

Qualifications & experience

• 6+ years professional rigging.
• Recognised rigging certification(ETCP, NRC, IRATA, or equivalent).
• Hoist control / chain motorexperience.
• Strong communicator underpressure.

KPIs

• Zero safety incidents
• On-time rigging build completion
• Crew development