Technical Director

Company Description

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

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 Universal's 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 cutting-edge 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 in-field installation related experience.  5 Years: Required related experience. Theme Park specific experience is highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Proven track record of managing teams & acting as in-house mentor.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated 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 team’s performance against project goals/objectives.
• Mentoring & coaching strengths in promoting growth & cohesion of the team.

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