Assistant Director Safety & Engineering

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Assistant Director Safety & EngineeringFull-timeBusiness Segment: Universal Studios Hollywood Compensation: USD 145000 - USD 185000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionThe Assistant Director will be responsible for leading the attraction technical/project management team in developing the technical approach for all major elements and providing oversight during execution with the vendor.  Primary tasks include 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.  In addition to the safety and technical aspects of the job, budget, schedule and creative constraints will be incorporated into all decisions. This role will have multiple direct reports ranging from manager up to Technical Program Manager (TPM).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.       Assists with Universal Patent pursuit and defense.           Oversee ADA compliance for Shows and Rides.  Develop and execute innovations/inventions that provide increased accessibility.Drive safety improvements across project.  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.Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsQualifications/Requirements15 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...