Senior Event Rigging Lead - AV & Safety

Encore Global; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Job summary

Encore Global is seeking a hands-on Rigging Technician for events held in hotels and convention centers. You will lead rigging crews, align plots with client needs, and ensure safety throughout load-ins and load-outs.

Responsibilities include coordinating tasks, inspecting gear, and maintaining strict adherence to Encore SOPs. The role requires ETCP/MEWP basics and a track record of supervising teams in dynamic venues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of onsite rigging experience.
• Qualified-Basic Rigging Certification.
• MEWP Certification.
• ETCP Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance, supervise, and execute event rigging plots as necessary.
• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions.
• Coordinate and assign rigging related tasks to crew.
• Supervise crew building truss as needed.
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss as per Encore SOPs, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs.
• Check that all truss bolts are tight, and pieces of flown equipment are safetied to truss.
• Support other trades needing help raising gear through use of motor or lift, and check work for safety.
• Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim, final safety check has been performed, and client acknowledges completion of rigging.

Skills

Onsite rigging experience

Supervising rigging team

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Rigging Certification

MEWP Certification

ETCP Certification

Job description

Encore Global is seeking a hands-on Rigging Technician for events held in hotels and convention centers. You will lead rigging crews, align plots with client needs, and ensure safety throughout load-ins and load-outs.

Responsibilities include coordinating tasks, inspecting gear, and maintaining strict adherence to Encore SOPs. The role requires ETCP/MEWP basics and a track record of supervising teams in dynamic venues.