<p>JOB SUMMARY</p> <p>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.</p> <p>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Performs engineering technical (calculation, design, drafting, research) support to the Ride/Show project team or Core Engineering and Safety as assigned. </li><li>Edits and updates Ride/Show engineering specifications as specifically assigned by Ride/Show engineering management. </li><li>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. </li><li>Supervise and guide project technical personnel (indirect or direct reporting relationships). </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</p> <p>Specializations: Ride, Show, Audio/Video/Projection (A/V/P), Control Systems, Ride/Show Networking, Lighting, Advanced Technology Interactives (ATI).</p> <p>Professional Engineering License preferred.</p> <p>SCOPE</p> <p>Complex, major decision making. Deals with sensitive or controversial matters on a frequent and recurring basis.</p> <p>EDUCATION</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required. Master's degree in in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE</p> <p>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</p> <p>Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.</p> <p>Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.</p> <p>Universal elements and all related indicia TM & 2025 Universal Studios. 2025 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. EOE</p>