Event Associate Rigger, Audio Visual - Charlotte Convention Center

Encore Global • Charlotte, NC

14h

About The Position

The Associate Rigger is responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines and SOP’s. This position reports to the Rigging Manager.

Requirements

• 0-1 years of exposure to rigging and technical production
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Rigging 300 (1-day in person class)
• Lift Certification
• Ability to work comfortably at heights exceeding 15ft.
• Hospitality
• Ownership
• Instills Trust
• Safety Conscious
• Action Oriented
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements.
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, 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.
• Final safety checks.
• Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
• Follow all manufacturer’s recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts.
• Learn and implement Encore Rigging and Safety SOP’s.
• Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts.
• Escalate any problems with hardware to supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED