Head Rigger for Event Structures, Stages and Lights

Found in: Talent AE C2 - 1 week ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates THE Production TEAM Full time
We are looking for an experienced, Dubai based Head Rigger to support our event sales and project management team in developing developing structural rigging solutions for a high profile events.

Keep reading if you:

  • HAVE PLASA NRC Level 3, SQQ2 Level 3, or a similar rigging tickets.
  • HAVE a minimum of 5 years experience around structural rigging
  • ARE confident using Vectorworks and Braceworks, as well as Microsoft Office 365
  • HAVE excellent English written and verbal communication skills on the social and technical level, as well as strong negotiation skills in English
  • CAN keep a cool head in a high-pressure, deadline centred environment
  • ENJOY working with an international workforce

Once successful, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing technical drawings and working with structural engineers to prepare structural reports.
  • Booking material and equipment using our rental management software (Current-RMS)
  • Training the rigging team and preparing risk assessments and method statements.
  • Utilizing Vectorworks and Braceworks
  • Supporting the team with the preparation of the material before loading and supervise installation
  • Communicating with the rigging team and ensuring compliance with strict health and safety regulations

Typically, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Rigging RFP (Request for Proposal) support (incl. Site visits)
  • Rigging Design (finding solutions for the client, drawing in Vectorworks)
  • Rigging Planning & Preparation (plan Rigging part, prepare Material in our Warehouse Management System – Current RMS)
  • Rigging Master Data Responsibility (take care of the correct data information in the Current RMS)
  • Rigging Execution for structures, stages, lights, and Audio
  • Rigging Logistic (onsite and in our WH) together with Logistic Manager
  • Rigging Maintenance and Repair Organization (dust control, corrosion control, etc.)
  • Rigging OSM for pure Rigging jobs
  • Rigging Portfolio
  • Rigging Training inhouse

OVERALL: working with all other crew very closely and HSE responsibility all the time

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience
  • Minimum of SQQ Level2 or Plasa NRC Level 3
  • Proper knowledge of Vectorworks and Braceworks
  • Able to work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
  • Ability to work within a team and with other departments

Languages

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals in English.
  • Any other languages are an Advantage

Benefits

Opportunities with us often include:

  • Travel
  • Accommodation
  • Great Experience

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