Head Rigger - Events
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About the Role
Job Title: Head Rigger – Events Location: Qatar Employment Type: Full-time Benefits: As per company policy Industry: Events, Exhibitions, Live Shows, AV Production Role Overview Reson8 is hiring an experienced Rigging Lead for full-time event projects in Qatar.
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Benefits
As per company policy
Role Overview
Reson8 is hiring an experienced
Rigging Lead
for full-time event projects in Qatar.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in event rigging, truss systems, motors, hoists, load planning, venue coordination, and safe installation practices.
This role requires someone who can lead on-site rigging teams, coordinate with production and technical departments, and ensure all rigging work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to professional event standards.
The candidate should also have a good understanding of
Vectorworks and CAD drawings
, along with valid safety certifications for working at height.
A valid
Cherry Picker/MEWP operator license
is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead rigging operations for events, exhibitions, conferences, live shows, and temporary structures
- Supervise rigging crew during build-up, rehearsals, show days, and dismantle
- Read and understand rigging plots, load plans, truss layouts, venue drawings, and technical documentation
- Coordinate with production managers, technical managers, venue teams, suppliers, safety officers, and other technical departments
- Manage installation of truss, motors, hoists, rigging points, chain blocks, mother grids, banners, LED support, lighting rigs, PA hangs, scenic structures, and temporary event structures
- Support marking of rigging points, checking trim heights, understanding load distribution, and ensuring safe installation practices
- Ensure all rigging work follows approved safety standards, client requirements, venue regulations, and project guidelines
- Conduct pre-rig checks, daily inspections, toolbox talks, and final safety checks before handover
- Maintain rigging equipment, tools, accessories, and inventory records
- Identify risks on-site and provide safe, practical solutions
- Support planning, manpower allocation, site execution schedules, and dismantle planning
- Work closely with AV, lighting, video, LED, scenic, staging, fabrication, and production teams
- Ensure all rigging activities comply with local safety regulations and company standards
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in event rigging, live event production, exhibitions, or temporary event structures
- Previous experience in Qatar or GCC event projects is preferred
- Strong knowledge of truss systems, motors, hoists, rigging hardware, lifting equipment, chain blocks, shackles, slings, spansets, steels, and temporary structures
- Good understanding of
Vectorworks
and
AutoCAD / CAD drawings
- Ability to read rigging drawings, load charts, technical plans, production layouts, and venue drawings
- Experience working with AV, lighting, LED, scenic, staging, fabrication, and production teams
- Strong site leadership and team coordination skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight event timelines
- Good communication skills in English
- Strong understanding of site safety, risk assessment, toolbox talks, and pre-rig safety checks
Required Certifications / Licenses
- Valid
- Working at Height certification
- is required
- Valid rigging, lifting, or safety certification is preferred
- Valid
- Cherry Picker / MEWP operator license
- is highly preferred
- Additional safety or equipment operation certifications will be an advantage
Candidate Profile
- Safety-focused and detail-oriented
- Strong problem-solving ability on-site
- Comfortable leading teams in fast-paced event environments
- Professional, reliable, and hands-on
- Able to coordinate with multiple departments, vendors, and venue teams
- Comfortable working flexible hours based on event schedules
- Able to take ownership of rigging delivery from planning to execution
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their CV and project experience to:
hr@reson8av.com
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