Rides Manager

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