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Event Rigging Manager, Audio Visual - Gaylord Rockies
Aurora, Colorado Job ID: EVENT030836Overview
Our technicians enjoy the opportunities to work with innovative and cutting-edge technology on a daily basis. From setting equipment as elaborate as an LED wall to simply ensuring cable is properly run through the venue, our Technicians are the foundation of the events we build and bring to life. They ensure that each event is flawlessly executed, and work with the rest of the team to setup and strike down each event in a timely manner. At Encore, customer satisfaction is our highest priority, our Technicians play an integral part in establishing a positive relationship with each of our clients.
Success Profile
Here are some of the top qualities that will help you achieve success in this role:
- Customer Focus
- Desire to Learn
- Drive Results
- Technical Aptitude
- Responsiveness
- Hospitality
Other Important Traits
- Communicator,
- Team Player,
- Organized,
- Enthusiastic,
- Versatile,
- Self-starter,
- Multi-tasker,
- Efficient,
- Safety Conscious,
- Professional
The ability to put on the big shows that my hotel plans out or to teach the incoming technicians how to make these shows happen is why I really like the hustle and bustle of my day-to-day as a Technical Lead.
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Purpose, Mission and Core Values
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Purpose
How we strive to impact the world
Connecting & Inspire
Mission
What we do every day
Invaluable partner on our customer's journey
Values
What drives the way we work
Deliver world-class service. See the big picture. Value people. Drive results. Do the right thing.
Rewards
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Paid Time Off
Vacation Days
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Sick/Personal Days -
Benefits
To see all benefits available, click here.
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Rewards/Incentives
Premium Recognition Program (CenterStage)
Performance Incentive Plans (GEI Bonus)
Employee Referral Program
Annual Merit -
Training & Development
Classroom/On the Job Training
Encore University
Career Pathing. -
Mobility
Relocation
Global Transfer Opportunities
Responsibilities
The approximate salary range is based on skills & experience $66,000 - $74,000 per year with bonus opportunity.
Position Overview
The Rigging Manager is responsible for the management and safe execution of rigging events in an Encore approved rigging venue. The Rigging Manager approves all Rigging designs using structural data and weight load limits for both internal and external rigging production needs. This position schedules labor and supervises team members to ensure compliance of the rigging standard operating procedures. This position reports to the Area Mgr, Rigging.
Key Job Responsibilities
Staff Development
• Supervise Riggers on show site.
• Hire, train, develop full-time Riggers.
• Assist in all aspects of team member training, career development, and performance management.
• Develop a pool of part-time Riggers who can be called upon to aid on a local and regional basis.
• Provide consistent leadership for Rigging Services support to our venue team members.
Safety Compliance
• Provide necessary rigging safety compliance information to Area Mgr, Rigging, to ensure completion of field assessments within assigned region.
• Assist with periodic site inspections of new and existing facilities and evaluation of safety of existing rigging points.
• Perform load calculations and approve working load limits on all shows and events.
• Utilize CAD software to assist production companies with analysis of weight distributions of suspended loads.
Equipment Compliance
• Review compliance on all OSHA regulations and standards pertaining to fall protection.
• Make recommendations and escalate compliance and safety needs to the Area Mgr, Rigging.
• Ensure compliance with annual equipment certification procedures established by Encore.
• Provide recommendations to assist in the selection of rigging equipment to best meet the needs of our teams and clients.
• Review the accepted technical and safety standards within the industry and assist in implementation.
Equipment/Labor Management
• Coordinate and schedule all labor and equipment to facilitate the load-in and load-out of all events requiring rigging services.
Operations
• Attend major production site visits or other events as necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of the show.
• Assist in the creation of Encore produced shows to ensure timeline efficiency and standard operating procedure compliance including motor maintenance program, point inspections, training, ground supported structures and aerial performances.
• Assist in leading and overseeing cross-functional team activities from initial concept to final delivery.
Job Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in rigging in either the entertainment, theatrical or production environment, including but not limited to, working as both ground and overhead rigger with Encore and its Rigging team
• 2+ years effectively managing rigging teams, preferably of 10+ Riggers
• ETCP certification preferred
• Lift certification
• Lift operation experience
• Ground operation experience
• High rigging with harness experience
• Working knowledge of CAD (Auto Sketch, VectorWorks, AutoCAD, LD Assistant or other) software.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with customers and leadership teams
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Competencies
Competency Group = 3
Deliver World Class Service
• Hospitality
• Ownership
Do The Right Thing
• Manages Ambiguity
Drive Results
• Directs Work
• Achieves Goals
See The Big Picture
• Financial Acumen
Value People
• Builds Effective Teams
For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link: (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).
Work Environment
Hotel
Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area. Travel up to 50%.
The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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