*Internal Only* Rigging and Safety Supervisor 00716

Summary: CNU's Center For American Studies is seeking a Rigging and Safety Supervisor to oversee the design, installation, maintenance, and safe operation of overhead rigging systems. The role involves managing rigging crews, conducting equipment inspections, and developing safety standards in collaboration with the University’s Office of Health and Safety. Responsibilities: - Oversees the design, installation, maintenance, and safe operation of overhead rigging systems used to lift scenery, lighting, and sound equipment - Ensures compliance with industry standards (e.g., OSHA, PLASA/ESTA) to protect performers and crew - Manages both internal and external rigging crews - Conducts equipment inspections - Develops and maintains the Ferguson Center’s safety standards - Codifies the Ferguson Center Safety Standards and creates and implements a training program - Implements appropriate processes and procedures for live events and performances that align with both industry and University standards Required Qualifications: - High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma - Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) certification in theatre and/or arena rigging - Certification on JLG lifts - Experience with the installation of chain motors, trusses, lighting, sound, scenery, and automated rigging systems - Experience with single purchase fly rail systems, ropes, knots, and load calculations - Ability to work effectively with others and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills - Demonstrated expertise in theatrical or arena rigging, or, in some cases, human flight/aerial rigging - Ability to work long, irregular hours, including nights and weekends, for extended periods as dictated by the event schedule - Employee must be able to work on ladders, personnel lifts, and catwalks; be comfortable with heights up to 75 feet Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in closely related field or equivalent years of experience - Experience with Theater fly rail installation - Experience conducting regular safety inspections, maintaining fire code compliance, and enforcement of safety protocols for all overhead equipment - Experience working at heights Required Skills: Theatrical rigging, Arena rigging, Humanflight/aerial rigging, Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP), JLG lift certification, Installation of chain motors, Installation of trusses, Installation of lighting systems, Installation of sound systems, Installation of scenery, Automated rigging systems, Single purchase fly rail systems, Ropes, knots, Load calculations, Safety inspections, Fire code compliance, Safety protocols enforcement, Working at heights, Customer service Benefits: Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits, Comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options, Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave, State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others