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Head Acrobatic Rigging - JOYÀexpiredCirque du Soleil - Grupo Vidanta - Resident Shows Division
Mexico, Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya |
Description:Our partner Grupo Vidanta, a leading developer and operator of world-class luxury resorts, properties and tourism infrastructure in Mexico and Latin America is currently offering career opportunities for JOYÀ, the first Cirque du Soleil resident show to include a dining experience as part of the performance.If you are hired for this position, you will be an employee of our partner, Grupo Vidanta. This means that you will be on their company payroll and will comply with their employment policies. So do not wait any longer and join the team! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment! YOUR MISSION Under the responsibility of the Technical Director, the Head of Acrobatic Rigging is responsible for leading the Stage Acrobatic Rigging team in establishing and maintaining the safe and consistent operations of all production rigging elements for all performances. Coordinate with the other departments on stage as needed to run the performances & rehearsals. Primary duties and responsibilities: · Supervise, oversee and, as appropriate, delegate responsibility to departmental personnel as directed by the Technical Director.; · Manage on a daily basis the rigging staff in regard to policies and procedures as well as all HR related issues; · Preserve on a nightly, ongoing and long-term basis, the quality of the designer’s vision and the artistic integrity of the production according to the needs of artistic, technical and company management; · Work with artistic and stage management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings and performances; · Maintain a safe working environment at all times by enforcing and conforming to established safety policies and procedures including the enforcement of fall protection protocols; the use of personal protective equipment; safe handling of tools, equipment and hazardous substances; and the promotion of respect for the dangers of the working environment; · Ensure that all departmental personnel adhere to and enforce company and departmental policies; · Work with the Artistic department on changes and ongoing development of the show; · Oversee the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections – particularly life safety and show critical – for all departmental equipment as well as equipment that may not be directly owned by the company but has significance to the show and a relationship to the department’s function; ensure that these routines and inspections are appropriately documented; · Ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspections logs, special projects, etc are properly and adequately documented using standard tools. Creation and design intent should be documented as well as on-going changes to the show; · Ensure all aspects of all documentation created and/or maintained by the department are up-to-date; · Coordinate and supervise special projects including the research, purchase, installation, testing, troubleshooting, integration and ongoing maintenance and inspection of all equipment and systems required for rehearsal, training and show applications as well as inter- or intra-departmental needs; · Manage and supervise the administrative aspects of the department by participating in the hiring of new employees; completing staff performance evaluations; taking disciplinary and corrective actions; assisting with the development and management of budgets and capital expense projections with the Company Manager and Technical Director; coordinating schedules including vacations and timesheets; estimating labor and materials for special projects; ensuring parts and supplies are stocked to meet ongoing needs of the show; · 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; · Ensure that all departmental personnel are adequately and appropriately trained according to the guidelines established by the company and management as well as official agencies regulating safety and training requirements; · Establish emergency procedures for show systems and situations with technical management, stage management and the rest of the technical team and ensure that all artists, technicians and staff are familiar with and trained on all pertinent procedures and equipment; · Establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment; · Coordinate with other departments to ensure safe training, rehearsal and show environments and operations; · Conduct regular departmental pre-shift and other meetings to ensure timely and appropriate communication is occurring with and among departmental personnel; · Be able to operate cue tracks within your department; · Perform all other duties necessary for the success of the department and/or required by Technical Director; Requirements:YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE· High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred · 10 years of experience in theatrical and/or circus rigging; · Fluency in English; Spanish is an asset · Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook · Knowledge of AutoCAD required · Formal Fall Protection training, competency training and overall safety training · Experience with motorized and manual counterweight systems and acrobatic rigging installations essential; · knowledge of sport climbing hardware an asset; · knowledge of OSHA regulations. · The ability to demonstrate experience and comfort working at heights, including suspension entirely by a safety harness Additional Information:Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.
Application Deadline:
Jan. 31, 2025
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
Mexico,
Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya |
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