Assistant Director Safety & Engineering

About the role

The Assistant Director will lead the attraction technical/project management team in developing the technical approach for all major elements and providing oversight during execution with the vendor.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Incorporate budget, schedule and creative constraints into all decisions.
• 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.
• Review/approve all Ride/Show scope of work and RFPs.
• Reviews/develops the technical plans and progress for UC projects as assigned.
• Enforces Universal's specifications, standards, and technical contracting methods.
• Leads the project technical team in assessing and mitigating technical and schedule risk.
• Leads the project team to achieve California DOSH sign off of new attractions.
• Affords assistance with Universal Patent pursuit and defense.
• Oversees ADA compliance for Shows and Rides.
• Develops and executes innovations/inventions that provide increased accessibility.
• Drives safety improvements across project.
• Maintains compliance with regulations and internal standards; develops new safety technologies; ensures safety protocols reflect theme park best practices and cutting-edge ideas.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

Qualifications

• 15 Years: Required Vendor Management experience with significant in-field installation related experience.
• 5 Years: Required related experience. Theme Park specific experience, in such areas as Show Action Equipment (SAE) and/or ride systems, is highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Proven track record of managing teams, including direct reports, & acting as in-house mentor.
• Experience with compliance activities including for guest facing interactions.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to achieve results through flawless execution of strategies & objectives.
• Ability to strategically forecast and solve issues before they become problems.
• Ability to measure team’s performance against project goals/objectives.
• Mentoring & coaching strengths in promoting growth & cohesion of the team.
• Ability to balance schedule, budgets, and technical milestones.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.