Assistant Director, Engineering & Safety - Special Effects

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director, Engineering & Safety, Special Effects, provides technical and safety direction, inputs, and approvals for Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX), inclusive of theme park projects and new entertainment offerings. Additional responsibilities and authorities include interpretation, and enforcement of Universal technical requirements, application of requirements for the Industry Specifications (e.g. NFPA) and Authority Having Jurisdiction, review of technical team performance, interventional technical interface to outside design and production entities, and providing technical input and direction to project risk management/risk reduction activities. 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.

The Assistant Director, Engineering & Safety, Special Effects, is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all special effects at Universal worldwide, inclusive of flame, pyrotechnics, theatrical firearms, atmospheric (including cryogenics and steam), and stunt effects. Responsibilities primarily interface with new permanent installation projects developed by Universal Creative and both temporary and permanent high-risk projects with Entertainment and existing park operations.

MAJOR RESPOSIBILITIES:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Indirectly supervise Exempt and Non-Exempt Team Members.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Non-routine: general policies applied to frequently changing situations.
• Influences decisions of major nature.
• High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Master’s degree is preferred in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of Required High Risk Special Effects experience with significant in-field installation and effect execution related experience. 5+ years of Theme Park specific experience and special effects compliance experience is highly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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