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Head Rigger

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a qualified Head Rigger to support our team. As a Head rigger, you will be required to work closely with the sales and project management team as well as the clients in consulting them and developing rigging solutions. To prepare technical drawings and work with our structural engineers to prepare for the structural reports. To book material and equipment in our rental management software (Current-RMS) train our rigging team and prepare risk assessments and method statements. You have deep knowledge of Vectorworks and Braceworks and you are familiar with Microsoft 365 and other software. You support the team with the preparation of the material before loading and supervise installation but are also not too shy to get your hands dirty if necessary. You will also be required to communicate with the rigging team and ensure compliance with strict health and safety regulations.

To ensure a successful application as a Head rigger, you should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position, and hold a PLASA NRC Level 3, SQQ2 Level 3, or a similar rigging education certificate. Excellent communication skills on the social and technical level, a centered personality and a willingness to work with an international workforce (yes, we have 16 different nationalities in our company) are a must. Strong negotiation skills in English in writing and verbally.

Requirement/Skills

  • 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

Job responsibilities

  • 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