Event Rigger - Vancouver

Encore Can; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading events services company is seeking an Event Rigger in Vancouver. The role involves performing rigging activities at hospitality vents while ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 500+ hours of rigging experience, and relevant certifications. This is a part-time position with a pay range of $24.97 - $30.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• 500+ hours of onsite rigging experience.
• Qualified-Basic Rigging certification.
• Lift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Ensure safety concerns during the event.
• Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use.

Skills

Ground Rigging experience

High rigging without harness experience

Lift operation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging tools and equipment

Job description

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Position Overview

Responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore / property guidelines and SOP’s. Reports to Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator.

Position Overview

Responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore / property guidelines and SOP’s. Reports to Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator.

Key Job Responsibilities

Rigging

• 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 safe tied 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.

Safety

Responsible for observing and maintaining 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.

Must secure and maintain proper lift and / or Working at Height certifications as necessary.

Follow all manufactures 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.

Project Management

Secure and review advanced rigging plan and execute through Rigging Coordinator / Lead Rigger 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.

Maintenance

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.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

500+ hours of onsite rigging experience

Qualified-Basic Rigging certification

Lift Certification

Lift operation experience

Ground Rigging experience

High rigging without harness experience

Previous experience supervising a rigging team preferred

Competencies

Exceeds Customer Expectations

Analytical Thinking

Concern for Quality

Production Awareness

Establishing Focus

Building Teamwork

Hourly Pay Range : 24.97 - $30.59

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

Work Environment

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 equipment and electrical components, and will 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. 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Events Services

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