Universal Orlando Resort · 4 hours ago
Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expUniversal Orlando Resort is a leading entertainment destination, and they are seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead the mechanical group in re-engineering efforts for their attractions. This role involves managing a team of engineers and designers to enhance safety, reliability, and quality of the rides while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Manages Re-Engineering efforts at the Rides and Attractions to the highest standards of safety, reliability and quality. Assists the Attractions group in emergency recovery due to unforeseen occurrences at the attractions. Insures compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and standards including: AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, JIC, NEC, and OSHA, among others. Assures optimal use of Maximo CMMS system for planning, tracking, documenting, and reporting of Engineering group tasks and performance as well as attraction performance. Monitors the design review process for work in progress to assure maximum efficiency in both work quality and productivity
Manages staffing requirements for the assigned department including: Training, Schedules, Team Skills, Coaching, Counseling, Rewards, and Recognition within Company Policies and Technical Service guidelines. Implements individual development and succession plans in accordance with company policy and Technical Service guidelines
Participates in applicable information sessions, design reviews, staff meetings, safety meetings and other sessions that assure and encourage communications, teamwork, and continuing process improvement
Coordinates and facilitates inter and intra-department partners and external resources including: Attraction maintenance group(s), Document Control, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Landscape and Water Quality, Operations, Outside Vendors, Quality Assurance, Security, and Sustaining Engineering. Maintain, and encourage within subordinates, close and friendly working relationships; model by example
Manages spending within assigned budget guidelines and minimize overtime worked. Assists in identifying and developing detailed budget plans for tasks and projects that reduce cost of ownership of the attractions
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
7-10 Years: Required experience in an Engineering environment focused primarily on re-engineering of dynamic motion mechanical and structural systems, preferably in a theme park environment
Has experience interacting with other Engineering and Maintenance Department disciplines
Has experience performing project management functions especially in the areas of technical compliance, scheduling and budgeting
Has experience performing technical support functions, technical training functions
Or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Company
Universal Orlando Resort
For years, we’ve been creating a legacy of unforgettable experiences for our Guests.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tracey Stockwell
CFO
Bobby B. Belzeski
Human Resources Business Partner
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