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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group · 3 weeks ago

Lead Rigging Technician - Drawn to Life

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is looking for a Lead Rigging Technician to join their Rigging team at Drawn to Life. This role involves leading projects related to the operation, maintenance, and inspection of stage rigging systems, ensuring a safe working environment, and facilitating effective communication among crew members.

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Responsibilities

Lead the Rigging crew in various projects related to the operation, inspection, maintenance and installation of show rigging systems and related equipment, as directed, for performances, Artist training and maintenance

Learn, run and train other pertinent show tracks to ensure the safe and continued operation of the show

Assist the HOD with scheduling hours for the Technicians and act as the HOD when they’re out

Maintain cue track documentation and participate in cue track rotation as directed

Work within the established budget to order and receive goods, ensuring equipment and supplies are stocked with a sufficient quantity to meet the on-going needs of the production

Ensure all Rigging documentation, preventative and reactive maintenance routines and any information related to the safety of the show’s run is current and formally recorded. Train teams on proper documentation

Lead collaboration efforts for special projects, including the research, purchasing, construction and installation of new show elements, and other projects that include Rigging elements or other needs that may fall within the department’s specialty, as directed; Maintain flexible schedule for such projects

Collaborate with various departments to ensure efficient communication, such as between day and night crews and all other teams involved in projects and/or daily operations

Develop the team’s knowledge of all Rigging equipment specific to the production related to the safe operation and maintenance of mechanized and manual Rigging equipment

Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmental support

Adhere to, and promote, all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training

Contribute to a safe and positive working environment at all times by adhering to and following all Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group standards, values, policies and regulations pertaining to safety using equipment and established working methods

Complete other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Stage Rigging ExperienceAcrobatic RiggingFall Protection KnowledgeRope AccessAutoCADMechanical AptitudeMS OfficeOSHA 30 CertificationFluent in EnglishTeam PlayerEffective Communication

Required

At least three years of previous experience as a stage Rigger on a large-scale production or in a similar environment

Previous experience as an acrobatic and theatrical Rigger for large-scale productions

In-depth knowledge of fall protection; Formal training in this or other safety training is an asset to have

Rope access

AutoCAD

Mechanical aptitude is desired such as, fabrication, chain hoists, counterweight systems, etc

Running cables, swaging, pulley systems, motor control and cabling

General construction knowledge

Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); AutoCAD knowledge is preferred

Ability to obtain OSHA 30 course completion card

Fluent in English, both written and spoken; Ability to clearly and effectively communicate via headset

Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

High school diploma or GED completion

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: climbing, crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 75lbs, sometimes 100lbs, unassisted, operating mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, etc

Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one's identity and work authorization