Lead Rigger

As Lead Rigger, you will lead on-site teams to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality installation of permanent theatrical rigging systems. This role requires both hands-on technical skills and the ability to manage site personnel, maintain job timelines, and act as the onsite contact to clients, contractors, and other trades.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and supervise union rigging crews on-site for installing new rigging systems and performing maintenance/upgrades on existing systems.

• Lay out system according to design and engineering documents and maintain system tolerances.

• Coordinate daily activities and delegate responsibilities to installers and labor teams.

• Coordinate with the other trades on-site and resolve or escalate issues.

• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, ETCP, and applicable local building and safety codes.

• Enforce all safety rules and regulations at all times.

• Monitor and maintain job site organization, cleanliness, and security

• Communicate with Project Managers regarding progress, issues, and required materials or support.

• Complete required documentation including daily reports, timesheets, safety

checklists, and incident reports.

• Represent company in a competent and professional manner when working at client sites and with external contractors.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Inspect and maintain all rigging equipment and tools.

• Perform annual rigging inspections of existing client’s theatrical rigging systems and prepare written reports.

• Advise and assist production/events department on special rigging requirements.

• Work with System Design and Engineering on making their crazy ideas work.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in theatrical rigging systems.

• ETCP Certified Rigger. If you have the Arena Certification, you must obtain the Theater Certification within 6 months of employment.

• Strong working knowledge of rigging systems, tools, and best practices.

• OSHA 10-hour Construction certification. (OSHA 30 required within one year)

• Ability to lift/push up to 65lbs regularly.

• Comfortable working at heights exceeding 75’.

• Proficient in operating Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts, and Sca8old Systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in the usual o8ice computer software.

• Familiar with drawing programs such as Vectorworks, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.

• Experience in ETC hoist systems.

• Experience in integrating rigging with other performance systems.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Flexibility to travel and work nights or weekends as projects require.

BONUS CERTIFICATIONS for HIGHER COMPENSATION:

• Experience or certifications in maintaining, repairing, and testing chain hoists and other lifting equipment.

• Experience with power and control systems, or ETCP Electrician Certification.

• SPRAT or IRATA Rope-Access certification.