Event Rigging Specialist - Aerial & Ground Rigging Pro

Encore Global; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Global is seeking an on-site Rigging Technician with down or aerial/high rigging experience to support hospitality and convention center events. You will organize equipment, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with leadership to execute show plots while maintaining high safety standards.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, lifting operations, and supervising rigging teams as needed. The role requires hands-on expertise and strong adherence to Encore guidelines and SOPs.

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

• Assemble and organize rigging tools per event needs.
• Ensure safety standards and supervise rigging during events.
• Coordinate with Rigging Coordinator/Lead Rigger to review plans.
• Inspect hardware and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

500+ hours onsite rigging

Lift operation experience

Ground Rigging experience

High rigging with harness experience

Previous supervisory rigging

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lift Certification

Qualified-Basic Rigging certification

Job description

Encore Global is seeking an on-site Rigging Technician with down or aerial/high rigging experience to support hospitality and convention center events. You will organize equipment, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with leadership to execute show plots while maintaining high safety standards.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, lifting operations, and supervising rigging teams as needed. The role requires hands-on expertise and strong adherence to Encore guidelines and SOPs.