Assistant Director Engineering and Safety Expat - Non-Asia
Assistant Director Engineering and Safety Expat - Non-Asia
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Job Description
At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions immersive theme parks and worldclass resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.
Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forwardthinking ideas our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of whats possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together were creating a Universe of fun always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director Engineering & Safety provides technical and safety direction inputs and approvals for Universal Parks & Resorts Theme Park projects inclusive of multiple attractions. As assigned responsibilities may and likely will further include direct engineering contributions to one major development projects. Additional responsibilities and authorities include interpretation and enforcement of Universal technical requirements review of technical team performance interventional technical interface to outside design and production entities and providing technical input and direction to project risk management/risk reduction activities. Tasks include concept feasibility scope of work development and review vendor assessment and selection vendor oversight risk identification and mitigation field installation strategy oversight of field test and adjust and SAT. In addition to the safety and technical aspects of the job budget schedule and creative constraints will be incorporated into all decisions.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures all Show and Ride equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal Specifications accepted manufacturing practices and local standards.
- Supervise and guide project technical personnel (indirect or direct reporting relationships).
- Drive safety improvements across all attractions. Exchange safety information across all parks and attractions. Monitor compliance with regulations and internal standards; develop new safety technologies; and ensure that safety protocols reflect theme park best practices and cuttingedge ideas. Track attraction safety.
- Review and approve contract and legal documents related to Show and Ride systems as required for project work and as authorized by Engineering and Safety management.
- Makes direct engineering contributions to projects as required relative to engineering code and standards compliance Universal Specification compliance and technical systems achievement of creative and business goals. Reviews the technical plans and results for UC projects as assigned. Enforces Universals specifications standards and technical contracting methods. Assists with Universal Patent pursuit and defense.
- Oversee ADA compliance for Shows and Rides. Participate in Access Board meetings and activities. Develop and execute innovations/inventions that provide increased accessibility.
- Contributes to communication of common engineering issues and solutions between all Universal parks. Enhances consolidated use of UPR technical resources.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Nonroutine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations. Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATION
Bachelors degree is required. In Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Masters degree is preferred in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
EXPERIENCE
10 years of Required Vendor Management experience with significant infield installation related experience. 5 years of Theme Park specific experience is highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
