Rigging Technical Support

POSITION SUMMARY

Rigging Support Stage Staff are responsible for all duties and responsibilities that are outlined in the standard Stage Staff job description.  In addition, Rigging Support Stage Staff are responsible to assist the rigging specialists with the setup and operation of the production and entertainment programs, and are also responsible to assist with regular maintenance and inspection of the Foy Flying Equipment and stage rigging systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with Royal Caribbean International’s Gold Anchor Standards, SQM standards, USPH guidelines, environmental, and safety policies.

Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various venues and throughout the ship.

In accordance with Royal Caribbean International’s philosophy of Anchored in Excellence, each employee conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times.  This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and crew areas.

1.   Assists the rigging specialist with ongoing maintenance of stage rigging and Foy systems.  Also assists with the troubleshooting and repair of this equipment.

2.   May perform work utilizing climbing/rescue harness equipment 20-100 feet off the floor.

3.   Safely works with entertainer flying systems, silks, props and harness equipment.

4.   Helps maintain the artistic standards and intentions of the producer, director and technical designer for the production and centrum shows.

5.   Works with the rigging specialist to conduct weekly inspections of all rigging systems with special attention paid to safety systems and features.

6.   Assists the rigging specialist with various show set-ups.

7.   Ensures that all rigging-related work is being done safely and in accordance with OSHA guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum hiring, language and physical requirements to perform the job.

Hiring Requirements:

o    Must meet all hiring requirements which are outlined in the job description for stage staff.

o    Working knowledge of theatrical rigging, maintenance and inspections including: hemp or counterweight rigging, automated systems, winch/motorized rigging, ground rigging, high steel and rock climbing are preferred.   Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain automated rigging systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

o    Must meet all physical requirements which are outlined in the job description for stage staff.

Must be physically able to hang in and work from a climbing/rescue harness between 20-100 feet off the floor for extended periods of time.