Career Opportunities: Lead Rigging (Part-Time As Needed) (92169)

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

Supervises the day-to-day activities and operations of the rigging work group. Supervises the day to day activities related to the strategy. Manages the safety, quality, scheduling and budget of all assigned rigging work.

This role will help cover special events for intermittent periods of time with scheduled hours fluctuating weekly. This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work at show-site 2-3 days per week based out of San Francisco, CA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties, and supervises and dispatches all work performed to ensure quality and safety; interprets company policies to workers.

• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or crew.

• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

• Maintains time and production records.

• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.

• Performs activities of workers supervised.

• Designates the loading and unloading area with the best possible security.

• Prepares and/or reviews the load list.

• Plans daily production schedule.

• Works with Rigging Coordinator to prepare labor requirements for move-in.

• Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.

• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps, and attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook.

• Provides directions to Overhead Crane Operator or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled.

• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, and splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle.

• Submits proper paperwork that is pertinent to billing.

• Updates production schedule and labor list for dismantle.

• Ensures that all equipment is returned, and broken or damaged equipment is tagged for repair.

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or 2 - 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• AutoCAD and/or Vector Works proficiency.

• At least five years of production/theatrical rigging experience.

• Prior experience in the audio visual and/or hospitality industry.

• Strong technical aptitude.

• Planning ability; able to plan ahead and prioritize.

• Adaptability; able to adapt effectively to change.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Strong inter-personnel skills.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

• Strong customer focus.

• Strong team player orientation.

• Ability to effectively manage client expectations and labor budget.

• Skills in AutoCAD or, equivalent program desired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ETCP Arena Rigging certification desired.

• ETCP Certification and Aerial Work Platform Certification required.

• CM-ET Maintenance training certification required.

• Certified on CM hoist desired.

• Certificate of completion, boom lift & scissor lift.

• Certification card for industrial lift trucks & pallet jacks.

Travel Requirements

Travel 50% to 75%

What We Offer

Our part-time-as-needed (PTAN) roles are not benefit eligible.

Hourly Range of $55-$68 based upon experience.

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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