What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rigging Department Head position at Clearwing?
Job Details
Job Location: Clearwing Productions Arizona LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
The Rigging Department Head oversees the rigging dept in prep, operation, and maintenance of entertainment rigging equipment and ensures the successful prep of Clearwing shows and rentals. The ideal candidate is an experienced technician with excellent interpersonal skills who can uphold Clearwing standards and helps to provide a professional work environment both in-house and on job sites A successful Rigging Department Head displays leadership and management skills for both short and long-term success and is committed to maintaining excellent standards in customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Forecast staffing needs and pursue additional support with the Site Manager as needed.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new standards, improvements, training, and efficiencies within the department.
- Work with Engineering to create rigging systems, double check gear lists for accuracy, and communicate inventory discrepancies.
- Maintain, inspect, and assist in repairing motors, Sumner Lifts, motor distros, and other rigging items in Clearwing inventory.
- Assist in keeping accurate records of all certifications and work done on rigging equipment.
- Pull, prep and pack rigging gear for all projects with the help of the warehouse staff.
- Be the onsite rigging lead for specified shows as needed.
- Assist clients/other technicians via phone, email, or in person to troubleshoot rigging problems effectively.
- Collaborate with Engineering on advanced show paperwork including Calculating load requirements and power consumption for rigging systems
- Reports any safety concerns back to Engineering.
- Enter and maintain project documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Attend project meetings as needed.
- Report all safety concerns to Site manager.
- Assist other company departments as work demands.
Competencies:
- Appropriate Show Etiquette.
- Critical thinking: ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt.
- Works well with timelines and deadlines.
- Self-motivated and passionate with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Works well individually and as a team.
- Professional interaction: tactful, positive, effective communicator (verbal and written).
- Can develop standards, manage processes, analyze, and report information.
- Ability to troubleshoot
- Excellent attention to detail.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications:
- Five (5) years' experience in entertainment rigging production standards preferred.
- Working knowledge of rigging equipment in Clearwing inventory.
- Forklift, Boom Lift, and Scissor Lift certified.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- OSHA 30
- Lead a large crew and understands union/house rules.
- Current knowledge of industry standards and technology
- ETCP Rigger, preferred.
- Certified in CM Preferred
- Knowledgeable in Tomcat, Tyler, and Thomas truss systems as well as Stagemaker motors.
- Valid Drivers’ License and Clean MVR.
- Willingness to travel (occasionally on short notice)
Physical Working Conditions:
- Regularly bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry, lift 50-75 lbs.
- Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Walk up and down stairs or ladders and comfortable with heights.
- Work in various temperatures and outdoor weather conditions.
- Work "on-call" as needed including some nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Work long hours and overtime as required.
