Universal Creative · 13 hours ago
Senior Director, Engineering and Safety (Singapore)
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expUniversal Creative is seeking a Senior Director, Engineering & Safety to lead technical efforts for their theme park activities. This role involves strategic planning, vendor management, and ensuring safety compliance for Ride/Show systems while driving technical improvements across attractions.
Entertainment
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 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 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 Universal's 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
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
Preferred
Professional Engineering License preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
Company
Universal Creative
At Universal Creative, we design, develop, and deliver the most compelling themed entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences around the globe.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gene Dobrzyn
Senior Vice President, Chief Project Management Officer
Erica Landis
Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner
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