Scenic Support Manager

Job Description

This position involves maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of all themed areas, including all hard landscaped and painted surfaces across all parks. Performs analysis of failures and recommends a course of re-design/action in conjunction.Planning and execution of the Scenic Art preventative maintenance program and will manage Scenic Art team. Actively involved in preparing and managing budgets; Meet divisional goals and metrics & ensure safety, health and environmental matters are followed and adhered to.Job scope also include:

• Overall long-term planning for themed area overhaul and annual maintenance.
• Integration, commissioning and training of existing when new themed attractions are planned.
• Ensure proper inventory levels for spare parts, paint and supplies for all themed attractions.
• Review drawings and material specifications as submitted for any new themed attractions.
• Ensure that proper on-the-job training program is followed and updated as necessary.
• Cooperation with Technical Services department to constantly improve Rides & Attractions.
• Conducting performance reviews for Scenic Art Technicians and disciplinary actions within the team.
• Plan, direct, control and manage all aspects of the Scenic Art team, including controlling contractors
• 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 themed attraction installation processes as in order to ensure the installation meets all the requirements set forth in the contract, specifications and drawings.
• Participate in themed attraction design review processes in order to communicate operational improvements to designers.
• Accept themed attractions at turnover on behalf of Technical Services in order to have a seamless turnover process from construction to operations.
• Participate in themed 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 Technical Services.
• 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.
• Work outside of Normal Park operating hours, when necessary to complete works with minimal guest impact.
• Overseeing the Scenic Art Team 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 recruitment process - screening, interviewing and selecting a qualified team.
• Procurement of the CAPEX and Inventory items.
• Tracking of the CAPEX & Inventory budgets - forecast and variances.
• 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 Technical Services Department processes, policies and procedures.
• Coordinator of the Colleagues training program (internal and external trainings and certifications).

• Certified Training in scenic art, set building or similar.
• At least 5 years? post graduate experience in the creation and upkeep of scenic art.
• Previous experience in a theme park, television studio or theatre.
• At least 5 years? experience managing directly employed staff and external contractors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Individual must be able to work productively within a team environment.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to data collected within maintenance and procurement to produce maintenance and procurement strategies.

• Computerized Maintenance System experience such as MAXIMO or similar software.
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience

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