Senior Director, Engineering and Safety (Singapore)

At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences worldwide. Our innovative attractions immersive theme parks and world-class 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 forward-thinking 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 Sr. Director Engineering & Safety is a key technical focal point for Universal Theme Park activities in Show and Ride disciplines. Responsibilities include strategic planning for acquisition and use of technical resources specification and enforcement of Universal technical requirements review of technical team performance acting as key technical interface to outside design and production entities provide technical input and direction to project risk management/risk reduction activities and technical contribution to intellectual properties protection.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs engineering technical (calculation design drafting research) support to the Ride/Show project team or Core Engineering and Safety as assigned.
• Edits and updates Ride/Show engineering specifications as specifically assigned by Ride/Show engineering management.
• Review edit or develop test protocols procedures and plans. Execute witness or approve testing and test results as assigned and authorized by Engineering and Safety management. Reduce data and report on test results.
• Supervise and guide project technical personnel (indirect or direct reporting relationships).
• Reviews portions of Vendor-provided design review documents. Includes drawing review component selection review calculation review test plan review test results review or review of other deliverable items as specified by engineering management.
• Assists in managing or manages vendors through the process of bidding designing manufacturing testing shipping installation start up and commissioning of Ride/Show systems. Provides technical guidance and vendor management through day-to-day design fabrication installation test & adjust and commissioning activities. Responsible to translate creative intent and business goals into technical documents that will serve to acquire bids and lock in price and schedule for delivery of systems that will deliver upon those goals. Builds strong team cohesion and motivation within the Attraction Technical Team by managing change and conflict with dedication to a positive outcome. Vendor management includes participation in all aspects of both technical and project / contract management as it applies to Scope generation vendor contract establishment and management directives and change order processing. Is responsible for balancing technical creative budget control and schedule demands to achieve an optimum work product for the customer park.
• Ensure all Ride/Show equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal Specifications accepted manufacturing practices and local standards. Identify and pre-qualify vendors capable of design production and/or 3rd party review in support of Ride/Show projects.
• Enforce Ride/Show technical and safety principles to provide a quality product and necessary deliverables. Manage scope and deliverables to achieve and document compliance under AHJ requirements. Support and advise Project Management on how best to achieve this goal and keep UDX Core Safety & Engineering briefed on progress and issues. Is responsible to take UDX S&E direction to the project team.
• 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 cutting-edge ideas. Track attraction safety.
• 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. Guide project teams with meeting compliance requirements levied by any AHJ. Assists with universal Patent pursuit and defense related project activities.
• Interfaces with the planning and development groups attached to Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Singapore operations. May manage UC core technical personnel in existing park expansion and new venue development. Contributes to planning budgeting and staffing exercises in support of new UC work including identifying and screening technical candidates at managerial or higher levels and lower levels candidates as required. Advise review and approve Project Risk Management for Ride/Show systems related issues.
• Drive technical improvements across all attractions. Supervise and guide UC core Technical and Safety personnel and project technical personnel attached to Universal Park operations. Act as principal focal point to enhance communication of common engineering issues and solutions between all parks. Enhance consolidated use of UDX technical resources; identify and proliferate best practices.
• Where assigned interface with Corporate Legal and Risk Management for Ride/Show systems related issues including providing technical representation for claims avoidance and defense and technical advice relative to public policy issues and government / regulatory body relations.
• Review and approve contract and legal documents related to Ride/Show systems as required for project work and as authorized by Engineering and Safety management including but not limited to Master Purchase and Master Services Agreements Work Authorizations Bid Evaluation Review Process records Vendor Qualification Packages Change Orders RFP packages and bid addenda.
• Oversee ADA compliance for Shows and Rides. Participate in Access Board meetings and activities. Participate in IAAPA and ASTM initiatives related to accessibility as assigned. Develop and execute innovations/inventions that provide increased accessibility.
• Where assigned acts as Universals principal Engineering point of contact to outside suppliers of Engineered Show and Ride systems and Engineering consultation. Manage technical interaction with other Project Technical personnel Vendors Sub-contractors and other relevant 3rd parties involved with Show and Ride systems. Develops an open working relationship with the Facility Team and Specialty & General Contractors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation test and adjust activities.
• Review and approve the content of Universal licensee show and ride product as limited by specific contractual license arrangements for compliance with Universal technical accessibility and safety requirements. Advise developer/licensees regarding personnel vendors strategies schedule and Universal technical compliance procedures and requirements. Assist licensees as requested with development and compliance issues.
• 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

Specializations: Ride Show Audio/Video/Projection (A/V/P) Control Systems Ride/Show Networking Lighting Advanced Technology Interactives (ATI).

Professional Engineering License preferred.

SCOPE

Complex major decision making. Deals with sensitive or controversial matters on a frequent and recurring basis.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required. Masters degree in in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.

EXPERIENCE

15 years experience required in engineering practice 10 years required related experience in engineering practice; 7 in theme park related work; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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