Entertainment Rigging Specialist — Theme Park Show Tech

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Williamsburg (VA)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 28,929

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent and Health Care Flexible Sp.

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

Busch Gardens Williamsburg, part of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, is seeking a Full-Time Entertainment Rigging Specialist to support the theming, technical teams, and show productions. You will help upgrade park shows, events, and attractions while coordinating schedules and guest impact.

The role requires knowledge of rigging, safety, lighting, audio, and show control; leadership in live productions; willingness to work weekends and heights; two-year degree; three years show experience; CAD

Qualifications

Minimum of a two-year degree from community college, vocational training, or technical trade school.
Four-year college degree in Theater or related discipline preferred.
A minimum of three years theatrical or theme park experience.
A minimum of two years in a leadership role related to live event productions: technical theater operations, concert, and festival and/or event production.
Two years of Project Management or Coordination preferred.
Proven knowledge of technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the theming & technical teams in the upgrade of existing park shows, events, festivals, and attractions.
Maintains project liaison status to communicate scheduling of timelines, guest impact, site visits, and additional department project involvement.
Contributes to continuous Entertainment development and evolution by researching and presenting new technological enhancement options.
Develop install, implementation, and strike schedules for combined in-house and contracted services with deadline accountability.
Maintains a flow of purchasing by monitoring issuances of purchase orders, collection of vendor clearance paperwork, and proper invoicing.
Provides a high level of professional expertise in the areas of technical stagecraft, theatrical rigging, special effects, lighting, scenery, theming, and technical design.
Plays a critical role as our link to outside show producers, consultants, and contractors.
Ensures that our operation is compliant with corporate safety industry standards as well as federal, state, and local statutes related to safety and the environment.
Assists with scope development, budget creation, bid process, vendor selection, equipment purchase, and installation supervision.
Design review of lighting, audio, video, special effects, safety rigging, and show control systems.
Provides project updates to the park management team.
Occasionally may assist other locations/areas throughout the park as needed.
Supervises labor hours for specific work units from 20 to 80 hours per week based on project needs. Supervises and maintains cleanliness and safety standards of equipment including theatrical rigging and infrastructure as it relates to the project install.
Other duties as assigned.