Head Rigger

DEPARTMENT: Rigging Operations REPORTS TO: Manager Rigging Operations Overall Responsibilities: Manage training of riggers of all levels is being provided, on a regular basis, to ensure a consistent level of work is being performed.Manage training program for riggers of all levels, to ensure a consistent level of work is being performed.Audit the performance of riggers of all levels.Work with Arena Head Rigger to create and maintain training plan, improvements, hierarchy, recruitment,retention, and discipline of all riggers.Perform quality assurance audits of rigging installations.Develop and maintain maintenance system for Riggit inventory.Develop, review & Maintain rigging policies and proceduresReview equipment used on corporate events and recommend changes/upgrades/replacements/additions.Audit rigging equipment to ensure adherence to Riggit’s rigging standards.Review design & drawings (CADD, Vectorworks, Braceworks).Maintain specifications & info about all commonly used rig equipment (onsite).On-site rigging.Site visits for venue and gig specs.Review venue rigging points/structure to identify issues.Work with reps to design and implement rigging plans & inform reps of any issues/challenges arising from thework site and/or Employees.Liaise w/ reps/Mgr Rigging Ops /Ops Mgr/of any regularly used non-Riggit equipment issues.Work w/clients to achieve their goals in a timely and safe manner and to bring concepts to reality, bothstructurally and aesthetically.Review and create Point load plans for corporate events not handled by reps.Creation of rigging plots for select events.Participate on Special Projects.Design & manage the build of custom equipment. Qualifications: ETCP certified rigger preferred.4 years minimum post secondary training (related theatre/corporate/arena training).High school diploma or GED.PC and Mac user interface experience. Terms of employment: Full time40 hours per week$40.50 - $49.50 per hour