Tech Production Rigger

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Production Rigger to advise on overhead rigging systems for shows and events, review plots, and ensure compliance with company and industry standards. The role may oversee crews installing, operating, and striking rigging and staging plans across Projects, Events and Entertainment Venues.

Responsibilities include reading complex plots, performing load calculations, designing rigging systems, and coordinating with partners to resolve design obstacles.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• AA degree and/or technical schooling preferred.
• 10 years in the entertainment rigging field preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret rigging plots, engineering drawings and reports.
• Perform rigging load calculations.
• Design, draft and implement complex rigging systems.
• Oversee installation, operation and strike of rigging systems.
• Coordinate with internal partners and clients to resolve design obstacles.
• Develop hazard analyses and update SOPs.

Skills

Rigging plots interpretation

Rigging load calculations

Design and drafting

Team supervision

Hazard analysis & risk mitigation

Stage automation programming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school preferred

Associate’s degree (AA) preferred

Tools

Vectorworks

SketchUp

CAD

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Rigger is responsible for consulting in the design of overhead rigging systems for temporary and permanent installations, equipment selection for entertainment show rigging & staging systems for Projects, Events and Entertainment Venues. They will also be responsible for reviewing internal & external rigging & staging plots to ensure they comply with current company & industry standards. In addition, responsibilities may include overseeing a crew to install, operate and strike a rigging and staging plan as directed by the rigging & staging Management team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advanced ability to read and interpret rigging/staging plots, engineering drawings & reports.
• Advanced ability to perform rigging load calculations.
• Ability to design, draft and implement complex rigging systems.
• Participate in production advancement calls and meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in site visits as needed & scheduled.
• Ability to interact with internal partners and external clients to discuss and identify possible rigging & staging obstacles and recommend solutions to resolve issues with designs currently under review.
• Ability to create hazard analysis and risk mitigation documentation, assisting with the creation and updating of SOPs.
• Overseeing the chain hoist & truss inspection program.
• Setting up, operating, strike, repair and inspection of rented and non-rented gear including but not limited to, chain hoist, power distros, hoist control system, trussing, and stage decks/equipment.
• Provides regular updates to leadership.
• Troubleshoot hoist systems for large scale concerts, stage shows, corporate meetings and themed events. Troubleshooting can be on equipment such as but not limited to chain hoist, power distros, hoist control system, trussing, and stage decks/equipment.
• Programming stage and rigging automation consoles, for theatrical style, permanent install or large scale productions.
• Install permanent and semi-permanent set-ups of rigging & staging gear for various shows and productions resort wide.
• Delegates work assignments among qualified team members. Communicates performance expectations in an effort to ensure proper completion of tasks; provides feedback for recognition and performance improvement.
• Provide on the job training to new team members and refresher training to existing team members as directed & needed.
• Interact with manufacturers as needed.
• Participate in and provide guidance on installs, implementation, operation, strike, repairs per the design, inclusive of but not limited to live shows, projects, events, corporate convention and entertainment venues.
• Performs additional job duties as assigned. Maintains and shares job knowledge, including staying current with changing technology and growing developments in the field of Entertainment Rigging and Staging.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Technical school is preferred. Associate’s degree (AA) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 10 Years in the Entertainment Rigging Field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• ESTA Arena Rigging Certification preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Programming abilities on various stage automation consoles.
• Ability to use current technology for drafting projects (i.e. Vectorworks (Ver. 15 and newer), Sketchup and CAD).
• Ability to oversee teams of four or more Team Members.
• Understand Load Charts, Overhead Attachments, Inspection Criteria.
• Read and understand traditional plots such as lighting, audio, and effects.
• Understand common electrical use and practices in Entertainment/Theatrical Systems.
• Stays current on industry trends.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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