Events & Rigging Supervisor

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What You Get To Do

• Oversee the technical aspects of events for all three Orlando parks.
• Lead a team to install all specialized rigging, staging, safety, and inspection programs in compliance with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment and industry standards.
• Organize and oversee all third-party inspections and implement timely corrections.
• Collaborate with contractors to assist in design specifications for event related projects.
• Collaborate with various production teams and project leaders on efficiency and effectiveness of Rigging/Safety/Scenic Carpentry project ideas to achieve goals and objectives.
• Oversee outside contractors, theater facilities and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Prepare team members and contractor schedules, and schedule specialized training for technicians.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and systems.
• Document, track, and report equipment useful life to leadership and park teams.
• Monitor expense and labor budgets for assigned area.
• Develop and oversee Rigging/Safety project timelines to ensure park and departmental goals, safety targets and objectives are obtained.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required or requested.
  
  

What It Takes To Succeed

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years professional supervisory experience preferred.
• 2 years professional technical entertainment and/or theatrical technical work experience preferred.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre, Theatre Arts, Technical Design, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Specialty training in technical direction, theatre rigging preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good negotiation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds using safe practices.
• Able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of entertainment technical production standards including OSHA and NEC construction standards, ESTA Rigging standards, and lift equipment training standards.
• Be familiar with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fire and safety codes.
• Should have experience operating heavy equipment, to include forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a company driver’s license.
• Must be available to work varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

What Else Is Important

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 75 pounds using safe practices
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat
• Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
• Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines
  
  

The Perks Of The Position

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan
  
  

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.