Part Time Union Riggers- U631 National Tech - Orlando

Encore Global•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing rigging activities in a hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards in accordance with trade, Encore/property guidelines, and standard operating procedures. The role reports to a Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator and involves rigging setup, safety oversight, coordination with other technical trades, and visual inspection of rigging equipment. Work is performed in a hotel or convention center, may involve multiple hotel locations, and includes irregular hours and on-call status, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
500 or more hours of onsite rigging experience.
Qualified-Basic Rigging certification.
Lift Certification.
Lift operation experience.
Ground rigging experience.
High rigging experience with a harness.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supervising a rigging team.

Responsibilities

Gather and organize rigging tools and equipment according to event needs.
Confirm that carpet is protected as required by local conditions.
Provide ground rigging support, including staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools, and equipment, and spotting lift movements.
Establish hang-points; connect hoists and attachments to permanent rigging points; connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss; run and dress motor cables and cable picks; ensure scenic elements are safely attached to hang-points and truss protection is properly used; and inspect cable tie-offs.
Check that truss bolts are tight and flown equipment is safely tied to truss.
Support other trades raising gear using motors or lifts and check the work for safety.
Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim.
Observe and maintain safety during events, escalating observations of unsafe conduct.
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.
Maintain required lift and/or Working at Height certifications and follow manufacturers’ recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts.
Make temporary rigging points or points outside a protected lift only when qualified.
Secure and review the advanced rigging plan and execute it under the supervision of a Rigging Coordinator, Lead Rigger, or other leadership.
Identify potential rigging obstacles and recommend solutions.
Assist other technical trades with coordination to execute the show plot in harmony with floor activity.
Visually inspect hardware in use, including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts.
Escalate hardware problems and recommend solutions to a supervisor.
Adhere to Encore appearance guidelines based on the hotel or hotels represented in the area.