Rigging Department Head

Description

Function:

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.  Pay range starts at $70,000 annually and depends on experience and qualifications.

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

Function:

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.

Salary : $70,000