Event Rigging Supervisor - The Venetian Las Vegas

Encore Global•Las Vegas, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rigging Supervisors are responsible for the safe installation and operation of rigging elements within a property or collection of properties and serve as the primary point of contact for clients. They perform rigging and overhead safety work themselves while supervising internal and external riggers. They work directly with third-party production companies on inbound events requiring rigging services at Encore hotels and use structural data and weight-load limits to review and approve event designs.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience required.
High school education level.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Availability for irregular hours and on-call status, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Adherence to Encore appearance guidelines for the applicable hotel or area.

Responsibilities

Create a Hotel Rigging Advance for each event.
Review show drawings and event information before each show.
Discuss load-in and hanging order with clients so riggers can coordinate efficiently with vendors and staff.
Review rigging plots, calculate loads, and approve plots before load-in.
Calculate loads as trusses are loaded and verify that point loads and supporting trusses remain within rated capacities.
Check that truss bolts are tight and flown equipment has safety attachments.
Share rigging plots and advance instructions with the rigging team and assign duties.
Ensure riggers remain on site until trusses and rigged elements have reached final trim height.
Supervise riggers' on-site work, including break schedules, and ensure professional conduct.
Serve as liaison between the rigging crew and the hotel or on-site client.
Obtain appropriate client signatures on rental agreements and work requests.
Report damage to the appropriate hotel representative or the Director of Audio Visual Services.
Establish hang points; attach motors to permanent rigging points and GAC Flex span sets to trusses; run and dress motor cables; focus speakers and lighting fixtures; perform tie-offs and cable picks; and secure scenic pieces to hang points.
Ensure lifts are charged and plugged in whenever they are not in use.
Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim.
Monitor equipment performance and identify equipment requiring repair or replacement.
Ensure motor-controller power phasing is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated.
Verify that all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety, and continually inspect hardware for damage.
Exercise ultimate authority for overhead safety, including removing personnel who act unsafely.