Rigging Specialist

The Seven Seas Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seven Seas Group seeks motivated candidates with theatrical rigging experience for work onboard leading cruise liners like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruiselines. You will set up and maintain theatrical rigging systems while ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience, excellent communication skills, and ownership of personal rigging gear and tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in Professional Theater setup including carpentry and electrician skills.
• Working knowledge of automated and manual rigging systems.
• Basic programming knowledge of PC/PLC based systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate theatrical rigging systems including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Keep maintenance logs and conduct weekly inspections of rigging systems.
• Possess personal rigging/climbing gear and basic hand tools.

Skills

Theatrical rigging

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Programming PC/PLC

Tools

Windows NT

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Seven Seas Group form a dedicated team of recruitment professionals with nearly 20 years of experience in the cruising industry. We are currently seeking motivated, energetic and flexible candidates to work onboard leading cruise liners like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruiselines. If you possess excellent communication, great customer service skills and have some experience in the related field then please apply with your up to date resume, a recent photo and a short motivation letter.

Job Description

• Sets up and operates all aspects of theatrical rigging systems including motors, lines, hoists, tracks, drives, lifts and programming of PC/PLC based automated systems.
• Conducts ongoing maintenance of all related systems. Troubleshoots and repairs systems.
• Keeps accurate and current maintenance logs for all repairs and maintenance for all systems.
• Conducts weekly inspections of all rigging systems with special attention paid to safety systems and features.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years Professional Theater set-up experiences or equivalent including carpentry, electrician, conventional and moving light operation, and basic lighting maintenance, basic sound engineering and knowledge of pyrotechnics preferred.
• Working knowledge of theatrical rigging, maintenance and inspections including: hemp or counterweight rigging, automated systems, winch/motorized rigging, ground rigging, high steel, and rock climbing are preferred. Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain automated and manual rigging systems.
• Basic programming knowledge of PC/PLC based systems. Working knowledge of Windows NT, Word, and Excel. Familiar with current PC and PLC stage technologies and rigging operations.
• Must possess adequate inventory of personal rigging/climbing gear such as harness, assorted sizes of slings, and carabiners. Personal supply of basic hand tools, static rope, or dynamic rope is to your advantage.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.