Senior Engineer, Mechanical Analysis– Global Attractions Programs

Job Summary

Provides technical leadership in a variety of disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls). Expected to provide improvised technical solutions to challenging situations in Universal Parks and Resorts (UPR) properties. Applies theoretical and methodological engineering processes while adhering to relevant engineering and design standards.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to GAP Engineers and management.
• Teach them how to use the Engineering System (ECN, TDs, DCN, Bulletins, SharePoint, etc.), and ensure their documents are completed correctly.
• Provide knowledge of Venues' Theory of Operations, feasibility for renovation, design, start-up integration, day-to-day operating, and improving operational readiness for all Venues.
• Lead as a subject matter expert on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or control systems.
• Review all improvements to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and standards including: AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, JIC, NEC, and OSHA, NFPA, among others.
• Develop and review FMEAs and Safety Risk Assessments for new and existing Venues and Scope of Work for contracts and projects.
• Assists Engineering Management in the creation and modification of policies / procedures for the Engineering Department while setting tone, establishing a vision, providing direction, and enforcing policies/procedures.
• Promote intra-departmental and external cooperation and or partnerships.
• Provide superior communication skills (Written and Verbal) with the ability to present clear, concise and appropriate information at all levels of UPR management.
• Develop and conduct Acceptance Test Procedures for new and existing Venues.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

Education

• Required - Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Technology) or equivalent
• Preferred - Masters of Science degree in Engineering or Equivalent Degree or Combination of Work Experience

Experience

• Required 7-10 plus years of experience in Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, control system design, theme park experience, etc.
• 3 - 6 years serving as project lead engineer.
• Proven ability to work with Engineering Management and other management groups across UPR or other industry experience.
• Superior interpersonal skill and communication ability.
• Adequate knowledge of Safety Critical Systems and development of Venue's Hazard Analysis.
• Subject matter expertise with integration, day-to-day operating, feasibility study development, and improving operational readiness for all UPR Venues.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully mentor and train Engineers, so their skills and knowledge is improved.
• Extensive knowledge of Special effects and Flame systems.
• Experience in sustaining engineering of process controls. Motion control. AC/DC Drive System, Servos, etc. Simulation and modeling techniques.
• FMEA, FMECA and Hazard Analysis and Risk analysis development and review.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams by providing direction for diverse technical solutions for Venue Control Systems in a variety of Mechanical, Electrical and Controls Engineering disciplines.
• Preferred Network architecture, topology and protocols for RS 232, RS 422, RS 485, Ethernet, Ethernet IP, CIP, and other proprietary forms of PC and PLC communications.
• Expert in systems engineering design, implementation and troubleshooting.
• Extensive knowledge in circuit design and development, to include power, analog, digital, FPGAs and RF circuits.
• Publications and presentations in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering and the Controls system field.

Additional Information

• Required: Strong Leadership ability for multidiscipline teams.
• Knowledge and experience in Network Architecture design and Security.
• Extensive design and development experience using Safety and non-Safety PLCs and Human Machine Interfaces (Pilz, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Siemens, Omron etc.).
• Proficiency with troubleshooting, analytical skills, problem solving, dynamic application, controls drawings, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong AutoCAD 13_14 Electrical skills and knowledge.
• Extensive design and development experience using Safety and non-Safety PLCs and Human Machine Interfaces.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA, UL 508A, NEC, ASTM F24 Standards, etc.
• Experience in Ride and Show control system in the theme park industry.
• Strong background in servo controls as applied to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromotive motion control system.