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JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Director, Engineering & Safety is a key technical focal point for Universal Theme Park activities in Show and Ride disciplines. Responsible for contributing to the long and short term strategic planning for Engineering & Safety, and for direct oversight of project technical assets for viability and compliance of their scopes, vendor selections, and work. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs engineering technical (calculation, design, drafting, research) support to Core Engineering and Safety as assigned.
• Edits and updates S/R engineering specifications as specifically assigned by S/R 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.
• Ensure all Show and Ride equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal Specifications, accepted manufacturing practices and local standards. Identify and prequalify vendors capable of design, production, and/or 3rd party review in support of Show and Ride projects.
• 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 Universal's 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 USJ, USH, UO, and USS 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 S/R 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 UP&R technical resources; identify and proliferate best practices.
• Where assigned, interface with Corporate Legal and Risk Management for S/R 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 Show and Ride 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 Universal's principal Engineering point of contact to outside suppliers of Engineered Show and Ride systems and Engineering consultation.
• 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)

SCOPE

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

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required. Master’s degree in in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred. Professional Engineering License 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.

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