SAFETY COORDINATOR – LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION - LD SYSTEMS

**Position Summary**

LD Systems provides professional audio, video, lighting, rigging and technical production services for major festivals, concerts and live events. We seek a hands-on Safety Coordinator to conduct field safety audits, identify hazards and work with production teams to implement corrective actions. The role requires practical knowledge of entertainment rigging, temporary electrical power distribution and safe work practices during load-in, show operations and load-out.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Conduct scheduled and unannounced site safety inspections at festivals, concerts and other productions; assess conditions during load-in, installation, operation and load-out.
* Audit entertainment rigging activities involving truss, chain hoists, motors, slings, shackles, suspended loads and overhead work; verify use of approved plans, equipment inspections and qualified personnel.
* Inspect temporary electrical distribution practices involving generators, feeder cables, panels, connections, grounding/bonding, cable routing and electrical protection; refer technical issues to qualified electricians.
* Evaluate fall protection, aerial lifts, ladders, forklifts, PPE, material handling, housekeeping, pedestrian traffic and work around heavy equipment.
* Document findings, prioritize risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up with production managers until hazards are resolved; escalate imminent dangers and initiate stop-work procedures when warranted.
* Conduct toolbox talks and job-specific safety briefings; reinforce safe practices with employees, freelancers, subcontractors and technical crews.
* Investigate incidents and near misses, identify contributing factors, maintain records and recommend preventive measures.
* Assist with job hazard analyses, event-specific safety plans, training records and updates to company safety procedures; coordinate with operations leadership and clients on site requirements.

**Required Qualifications**

* 3–5 years of relevant experience in live event production, entertainment rigging, electrical work, occupational safety or a closely related technical field.
* Working knowledge of overhead rigging, hoists, truss, fall protection and temporary electrical power distribution in live event environments.
* Familiarity with applicable OSHA requirements and the ability to recognize and communicate serious hazards in active production settings.
* Experience conducting inspections, documenting findings and working directly with technical crews and production managers.
* Strong communication, judgment and organizational skills; valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently, including nights and weekends.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Live entertainment, concert touring, festival production or entertainment rigging contractor experience.
* OSHA 30 training; ETCP Entertainment Rigging or Entertainment Electrician certification; ASP, CSP or CHST certification.
* Knowledge of applicable ANSI E1 entertainment standards, NFPA 70/70E and equipment manufacturer requirements.

**Work Environment & Success Measures**

* Work indoors and outdoors at active event sites; walk or stand for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain and wear required PPE.
* Success measured by completion of site audits, timely closure of corrective actions, improved compliance, effective crew engagement and reduction of repeat hazards.