Technical Coordinator - Rigging

Solotech; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group insurance plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Solotech is seeking a Technical Coordinator to plan event equipment logistics, reservations, internal transfers and subrentals. You will work with global teams to move inventory by deadlines and ensure accurate reservation and return dates for sites worldwide.

The role requires a DEC in audiovisual or equivalent training, 2+ years in live production inventory, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerBI, SSRS, and the R2 system. Occasional travel to events is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in live production inventory/logistics.
• Ability to troubleshoot inventory and operational issues.
• Willingness to travel to events occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment lists for availability and create reservations.
• Coordinate transfers with global teams to move inventory by deadlines.
• Monitor orders for correct dates and resolve shortages.
• Issue subrental requests and communicate vendor quotes.
• Generate purchase orders for subrental equipment.

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Vendor communication

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Client communication

Education

DEC in audiovisual

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

SSRS

R2 inventory system

Job description

Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

Reporting to the Manager, The Technical Coordinator is responsible for planning event equipment logistics, reservations, internal transfers, support, and subrentals.

Your day will look like this:

• Analyze equipment lists for site/regional/global availability within R2 inventory system to create reservations and transfers.
• Work with global coordination and global warehouse teams to move inventory by deadline.
• Work with global coordination teams to revise regional/global inventory planning as neccessary.
• Discuss equipment availability with asset managers, department directors, project managers, department managers, project managers, and operations teams.
• Routinely monitor orders for correct reservation and return dates.
• Routinely monitor orders for inventory shortages and provide solutions as necessary.
• Carry out subrental requests and communicate vendor quotes/pricing to relevant parties.
• Generate purchase orders for confirmed subrental equipment.
• Plan and communicate the prompt return of subrental equipment.
• Support project management by planning support and/or add orders as necessary throughout all events.
• Carry out any other necessary tasks within the scope of this role.

Your profile:

• College diploma (DEC) in audiovisual, performing arts or any other equivalent training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a live production inventory technician, warehouse technician, operations technician, and/or on-site live production technician preferred.
• Knowledge of department equipment and major manufacturers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, etc.)
• Experience with PowerBI and SSRS data reporting.
• Knowledge of the R2 inventory system preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complicated inventory, logistical, and operational issues.
• Ability to adapt to last-minute gear planning revisions and design changes.
• Ability to work/communicate effectively with clients, crew, management, operations, and external vendors.
• Must be available to travel to events occasionally.

Our offer to you:

• Competitive compensation and group insurance plan.
• Corporate savings plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Reimbursement of professional and development fees.
• Employee assistance program to ensure personal health and well-being.