Rides Manager
Key Skills for This Role
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JOB SCOPE
Overall long-term planning for rides and attractions maintenance, shutdown, overhaul and annual maintenance including Non- Destructive Testing and 3rd Party inspections.
Integration, commissioning and training for all the rides and attractions.
Maintain and improve Preventative Maintenance program, Ensure proper inventory levels for spare parts for all the rides and attractions.
Resource Planning.
Review drawings as submitted for all the rides and attractions.
Ensure that proper Rides & Attractions on-the-job training program is followed and updated as necessary.
Utilize the CMMS system as a tool to improve maintenance practices and provide necessary input to improve processes and procedures.
Provide the necessary input for the Rides & Attractions’ Budgets.
Cooperation with engineering team to constantly improve Rides & Attractions.
Conducting performance reviews and disciplinary actions within the team.
Plan, direct, control and manage all aspects of the rides and attractions.
Ensure all facilities/attractions are maintained at the highest level to ensure the safety of the Guests and team members and present a show of world-class recognition.
Ensure all Colleagues within the group are properly trained and utilize all safety equipment issued to them by maintaining 100% compliance in order to reduce workplace injuries and accidents.
Oversee facility/attraction installation processes as in order to ensure the installation meets all the requirements set forth in the contract, specifications and drawings.
Participate in facility/attraction design review processes in order to communicate operational improvements to designers.
Accept facilities/attractions at turnover on behalf of Technical Services Department in order to have a seamless turnover process from construction to operations.
Participate in facilities/attractions refurbishment program by developing scope requirements, budget requirements, schedule, insuring all third party inspections are complete working in conjunction with the HSE Department and providing acceptance of the facility/attraction on behalf of Maintenance.
Participate in Park “Duty Manager” program in order to gain an overall understanding of the interdivisional operational requirements of the Farah Experiences Theme Park system.
Overseeing the park maintenance operations to achieve stated objectives for ride maintenance, ride checks, repairs, costs, guest service satisfaction, park operational cleanliness and sanitation.
Integration of the computerized maintenance management system (MAXIMO) asset management, inventory and processes.
Managing the Department’s recruitment process.
Procurement of the CAPEX and Inventory items, Tracking CAPEX & Inventory budgets.
Implementation of the comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program for the park rides and equipment.
Actively seeking and implementing cost saving programs in order to provide positive financial results.
Development and implementation of the Maintenance Department processes, policies and procedures.
Coordinator of the Colleagues training program (internal and external trainings and certifications).
Represent the department in all meetings and functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Essential
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background.
- AFO or equivalent certification for departmental role (YWW position).
- Must have a minimum of at least 7 years’ experience in the maintenance field and in the theme park amusement ride industry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
- Individual must be able to work productively within a team environment.
- Computerized Maintenance Management System experience such as MAXIMO or similar software.
- Desirable
- University Degree or Maintenance Engineering.
- Theme Park Maintenance Training which may include any of the following: ASTM, Amusement Industry Maintenance Seminars (AIMS), National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials.
- AFO Instructor or equivalent standing for departmental role (YWW position).
- 15+ years’ experience in the maintenance field and in the theme park amusement ride industry.
- Previous experience in the Aquatic industry (YWW position).
- 3 years in a Management position.
- Ability to apply analytical skills to data collected within maintenance and procurement to produce maintenance and procurement strategies
About Miral Experiences
Abu Dhabi-based private operator of theme parks, attractions, and cultural destinations for local and international visitors.
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