Lead Event Rigging Specialist - AV & Safety

Encore; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore in a hotel/convention center setting seeks an experienced Rigging Technician to lead and execute event rigging, supervise crew, and ensure safety per Encore SOPs. You will coordinate with venue clients and hotel teams, verify loads, and maintain equipment safety throughout each show call.

The role requires hands-on rigging, supervision of crew, and adherence to safety standards, with flexibility for irregular hours and on-call status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of onsite rigging experience.
• Qualified-Basic Rigging certification.
• MEWP Certification.
• ETCP Certification preferred.
• MEWP operation experience.
• Ground rigging experience.
• High rigging with harness experience.
• Previous experience supervising a rigging team.

Responsibilities

• Advance, supervise, and execute event rigging plots as necessary.
• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Coordinate and assign rigging related tasks to crew.
• Supervise crew building truss as needed.
• Establish hang-point and connect hoist and attachments per Encore SOPs.
• Inspect all rigging equipment prior to and following events.
• Act as liaison between rigging crew and venue client.
• Obtain necessary client signoff and report damages.
• Maintain safety and follow Encore SOPs; pursue ETCP certification as applicable.
• Review rigging plots with Rigging Services and coordinate with hotel teams.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Qualified-Basic Rigging certification

MEWP Certification

ETCP Certification is preferred

MEWP operation experience

Ground rigging experience

High rigging with harness experience

Previous experience supervising a rigging team

Job description

Encore in a hotel/convention center setting seeks an experienced Rigging Technician to lead and execute event rigging, supervise crew, and ensure safety per Encore SOPs. You will coordinate with venue clients and hotel teams, verify loads, and maintain equipment safety throughout each show call.

The role requires hands-on rigging, supervision of crew, and adherence to safety standards, with flexibility for irregular hours and on-call status.