Asst Dir, Engineering

Asst Dir, Engineering & Safety at NBCUniversal Company Description NBCUniversal 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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad‐supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world‐renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. 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 Description The Assistant Director, Engineering & Safety provides technical and safety direction, inputs, and approvals for Universal Parks & Resorts Theme Park projects, inclusive of multiple attractions. Responsibilities may further include direct engineering contributions to major development projects. Additional responsibilities and authorities include interpreting, enforcing Universal technical requirements, reviewing technical team performance, interfacing with outside design and production entities, and providing technical input 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 safety and technical aspects, budget, schedule, and creative constraints will be incorporated into all decisions. Responsibilities Ensure all Show and Ride equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal Specifications, accepted manufacturing practices and local standards. Supervise and guide project technical personnel (indirect or direct reporting relationships). Drive safety improvements across all attractions, exchange safety information across all parks and attractions, and monitor compliance with regulations and internal standards. Review and approve contract and legal documents related to Show and Ride systems as required for project work and as authorized by Engineering and Safety management. Make 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. Oversee ADA compliance for Shows and Rides; participate in Access Board meetings and activities. Contribute to communication of common engineering issues and solutions between all Universal parks. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required. Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Experience: 10+ years of vendor management experience with significant in‐field installation related experience. 5+ years of theme‐park specific experience is highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Information: 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. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr