Senior Engineer, Mechanical - Global Attractions Programs

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides technical leadership in a variety of disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls). They will be expected to provide improvised technical solutions to irresolvable, unrecoverable or otherwise problematic and challenging situations in a diverse assortment of venues and systems throughout the Universal Parks and Resorts (UPR) properties. They must be able to apply theoretical and methodological engineering processes while adhering to relevant engineering and design standards in multiple electrical engineering specialty disciplines to achieve meaningful resolutions.

The Senior Engineer must maintain configuration management of hardware and software documentation in accordance with Engineering's guidelines for proper archiving and security. They will provide guidance to the various engineering groups relating to engineering best practices, OSHA, NFPA, ASTM, ANSI, F24 and IEEE standards and code compliance along with UPR and Creative standards expertise and compliance. The Senior Engineer will also be called upon to provide technical leadership through troubleshooting and engineering support during routine business hours and after hours as required by business needs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to GAP Engineers and management. This includes teaching them how to use the Engineering System (ECN, TDs, DCN, Bulletins, SharePoint, etc.), and ensuring their documents are completed correctly.

* Provide knowledge of Venues' Theory of Operations, feasibility for renovation, design, start-up integration, day-to-day operating, and improving operational readiness for all Venues.

* Lead as a subject matter expert on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or control systems.

* Review all improvements to insure they are in compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and standards including: AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, JIC, NEC, and OSHA, NFPA, among others.

* Develop and review FMEAs and Safety Risk Assessments for new and existing Venues and Scope of Work for contracts and projects.

* Assists Engineering Management in the creation and modification of policies / procedures for the Engineering Department while setting tone, establishing a vision, providing direction, and enforcing polices/ procedures.

* Promote intra-departmental and external cooperation and or partnerships. Provide superior communication skills (Written and Verbal) with the ability to present clear, concise and appropriate information at all levels of UPR management. 5%

* Develop and conduct Acceptance Test Procedures for new and existing Venues.

* Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

* Required - Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Technology) or equivalent

* Preferred - Masters of Science degree in Engineering or Equivalent Degree or Combination of Work Experience

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

* 7-10 plus years of experience in Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, control system design, theme park experience, etc.

* 3 - 6 years serving as project lead engineer.

* Proven ability to work with Engineering Management and other management groups across UPR or other industry experience.

* Superior interpersonal skill and communication ability

* Adhere to relevant ASTM F24 guidelines, electrical engineering standards (NFPA, ASTM, ANSI, and IEEE), and other engineering specialty disciplines

* Extensive knowledge of Safety Critical Systems and development of Venue's Hazard Analysis.

* Subject matter expertise with integration, day-to-day operating, feasibility study development, and improving operational readiness for all UPR Venues.

* Demonstrated ability to successfully mentor and train Engineers, so their skills and knowledge is improved.

* Extensive knowledge of Special effects and Flame systems

* Experience in sustaining engineering of process controls. Motion control. AC/DC Drive System, Servos, etc. Simulation and modeling techniques.

* FMEA,…