Assistant Director, Engineering & Safety Special Effects

Universal Orlando

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Orlando, FL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 6 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director Engineering & Safety Special Effects provides technical and safety direction inputs and approvals for Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) inclusive of theme park projects and new entertainment offerings. Additional responsibilities and authorities include interpretation and enforcement of Universal technical requirements application of requirements for the Industry Specifications (e.g. NFPA) and Authority Having Jurisdiction 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 addition to the safety and technical aspects of the job budget schedule and creative constraints will be incorporated into all decisions.

The Assistant Director Engineering & Safety Special Effects is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all special effects at Universal worldwide inclusive of flame pyrotechnics theatrical firearms atmospheric (including cryogenics and steam) and stunt effects. Responsibilities primarily interface with new permanent installation projects developed by Universal Creative and both temporary and permanent high-risk projects with Entertainment and existing park operations.

MAJOR RESPOSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures all Special Effects equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal Specifications accepted manufacturing practices and Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements. Enforcement of practices include both documentation review and on-site field review at both permanent installation projects with Universal Creative and temporary & permanent projects with Entertainment & existing park operations.
  • Supervise and provide guidance to project technical personnel to ensure alignment with technical standards and safety requirements. Provide subject matter expertise to project technical personnel on how to effectively achieve creative intent safely.
  • Drive safety improvements across all attractions and experiences. Exchange safety information across all parks and attractions. Monitor compliance with regulations as well as external and internal standards; develop new safety technologies; and ensure that safety protocols reflect theme park best practices and cutting-edge ideas. Track attraction and experience safety.
  • Review and approve contract and legal documents related to Special Effects 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.
  • Contributes to communication of common technical and safety 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Indirectly supervise Exempt and Non-Exempt Team Members.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
  • To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Non-routine: 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.

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree is preferred in Mechanical or Electrical degree is preferred in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

EXPERIENCE: 10 years of Required High Risk Special Effects experience with significant in-field installation and effect execution related experience. 5 years of Theme Park specific experience and special effects compliance experience is highly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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