AV Event Rigging Technician - Onsite & Safe

Encore; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore seeks a qualified rigging professional to perform ground rigging, hoist connections, and safety checks in hotel/convention center environments, with on-site leadership responsibilities in Scottsdale.

You will handle tool preparation, assist other trades, maintain equipment, and follow SOPs. Required certifications and lifting experience are essential for successful execution of complex show plots.

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 with harness experience.
• Previous experience supervising a rigging team preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points and run motor cables.
• Check that all truss bolts are tight and equipment is safely tied to truss.
• Support other trades needing help raising gear and ensure safety on site.
• Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim.
• Provide ongoing visual inspection of hardware including truss and motors.
• Escalate problems with hardware and propose solutions to supervisor.

Skills

Onsite rigging experience

Team supervision experience

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Qualified-Basic Rigging certification

Lift Certification

Ground Rigging experience

Lift operation experience

Rigging at height with harness

Job description

Encore seeks a qualified rigging professional to perform ground rigging, hoist connections, and safety checks in hotel/convention center environments, with on-site leadership responsibilities in Scottsdale.

You will handle tool preparation, assist other trades, maintain equipment, and follow SOPs. Required certifications and lifting experience are essential for successful execution of complex show plots.