Technical Director
Technical Director
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Job Description
The Technical 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.
- 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 Universals 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 cuttingedge 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.
Qualifications :
Qualifications/Requirements
- 15 Years: Required Vendor Management experience with significant infield installation related experience. 5 Years: Required related experience. Theme Park specific experience is highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- Proven track record of managing teams & acting as inhouse mentor.
- Required OnSite: This position is required to be performed fulltime from an NBCUniversaldesignated worksite.
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to achieve results through flawless execution of strategies & objectives.
- Ability to strategically forecast and solve issues before they become problems.
- Ability to measure teams performance against project goals/objectives.
- Mentoring & coaching strengths in promoting growth & cohesion of the team.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits including medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) paid leave tuition reimbursement and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $135000 $180000 (bonus eligible)
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals 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.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
