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Event Rigger - Oklahoma City

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $30.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Discount Programs
Training and development opportunities
Flexible work schedules

Job Description

Encore is a leading global provider of event experiences, specializing in delivering innovative audiovisual, creative, and event technology solutions. With a strong presence in the hospitality and convention center industry, Encore supports a wide range of events from corporate meetings and trade shows to large-scale concerts and theatrical productions. The company is committed to exceeding client expectations through exceptional service, cutting-edge technology, and expert technical staff. The work environment is dynamic, often taking place across multiple hotel and convention center locations that demand flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Encore provides its employees with opportunities for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 500+ hours of onsite rigging experience
  • qualified-basic rigging certification
  • lift certification
  • lift operation experience
  • ground rigging experience
  • high rigging with harness experience
  • previous experience supervising a rigging team preferred

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 500+ hours of onsite rigging experience
  • qualified-basic rigging certification
  • lift certification
  • lift operation experience
  • ground rigging experience
  • high rigging with harness experience
  • previous experience supervising a rigging team preferred

Job Duties

  • Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs
  • confirm carpet is protected as required by local conditions
  • 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
  • check that all truss bolts are tight, and pieces of flown equipment are safe tied to truss
  • support other trades needing help raising gear through use of motor or lift, and check work for safety
  • remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim
  • observe and maintain all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any unsafe personnel behavior
  • ensure the power phasing of motor controller prevents limit switches from being defeated
  • verify all elements are securely fastened
  • secure and maintain proper lift and or Working at Height certifications
  • follow manufacturers recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts
  • become qualified before making any temporary rigging points
  • secure and review advanced rigging plan
  • identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions
  • assist other technical trades with coordination
  • provide ongoing visual inspections of all hardware
  • escalate problems and recommend solutions to supervisor

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