Provides sustaining engineering support for ride and show systems, including electrical, controls, software, and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, fault analysis, downtime recovery, system modifications, testing, commissioning, safety compliance, vendor coordination, technical documentation, and continuous improvement. The role supports attraction budgets, schedules, procurement, design, installation, testing, and acceptance while participating in a 24/7 rotating engineering on-call program.
Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE: 1+ year experience in direct theme park-specific technical/engineering roles supporting ride systems or other complex integrated systems required (examples include, but are not limited to (integrated mechanical systems, integrated electrical systems, integrated technical show systems); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's 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.
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 [email protected].
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
- Provides sustaining engineering support for the day-to-day operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of Ride and Show systems, including electrical, controls (hardware and software), and basic mechanical systems.
- Responsible for troubleshooting, fault analysis, downtime recovery, system modifications, redesign efforts, and the testing, integration, commissioning, and startup of Ride and Show systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
- Participates in a 24/7 rotating engineering on-call program to provide technical support in accordance with departmental response requirements.
- Ensures all engineering activities are performed in compliance with applicable industry codes, regulations, standards, and Universal specifications, including ASTM F24, AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, JIC, NEC, OSHA, and other governing requirements.
- Supports the technical management of assigned attractions by assisting with budget and schedule oversight and contributing to the successful planning, specification, procurement, design, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of Ride and Show systems.
- Collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, project teams, and external vendors to deliver engineering solutions that enhance attraction reliability, maintainability, safety, and lifecycle performance while supporting operational objectives.
- Provides engineering technical (calculation, design, drafting, research) support to the Ride/Show teams.
- Reviews portions of vendor-provided design review documents, including drawing review, component selection review, calculation review, test plan review, test results review, or review of other deliverable items as specified by engineering management.
- Edits and updates Ride/Show engineering specifications as specifically assigned by Ride/Show engineering management in support of ride/show systems.
- Assists Ride/Show team in managing vendors through the process of bidding, designing, manufacturing, testing, shipping, installation, start up, and commissioning of ride/show systems.
- Reviews, edits, or develops test protocols, procedures, and plans.
- Executes witness or approve testing and test results as assigned and authorized by Engineering & Safety management.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated technical knowledge within an engineering discipline and ability to apply engineering principles to assigned work.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across functional teams, and resolve conflicts professionally.
- Knowledge of engineering processes, standards, and deliverables with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in an applicable technical field required.
- Advanced degrees preferred.
EXPERIENCE: 1+ year experience in direct theme park-specific technical/engineering roles supporting ride systems or other complex integrated systems required (examples include, but are not limited to (integrated mechanical systems, integrated electrical systems, integrated technical show systems); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's 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.
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 [email protected].
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