System Specialist Engineering Supervisor

Raise your sights with a career at The Orlando Eye!

  Do you have the Magic in you to create memorable experiences all for the love of fun? Do you wish to cast a spell of laughter and enjoyment to the people around you?  Want to join a team that creates smiles and memories globally on a daily basis? Then you have the magic to be Team Merlin at The Orlando Eye!   About The Role   The Engineering Supervisor is a vital role to Team Merlin to ensure all the fun and magic is being delivered at optimal level.  On a daily basis, the Engineering Supervisor assists the Technical Manager with managing the planned and reactive maintenance throughout the attraction to ensure the day-to-day operation is running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.    Responsibilities:

• Ensure site facilities and fabric of building are safe and in good working order at all times, and that adequate written risk assessments and safe working systems are developed and in place.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot all aspects of the physical plant/facility equipment and machinery including: HVAC, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and plumbing systems, and attractions.
• Able to utilize hands-on knowledge and experience to solve problems to sustain minimal downtime of  equipment, rides, or themed attractions for the maximum guest experience.
• Responsible for management of periodic  and annual electrical inspections and testing.
• Position functions will include: custodial duties, re-lamping & lighting systems, painting, and general repairs.
• Responsibility to ensure compliance of Health, Safety & Security within the workplace and in line with the Group Policy (HS001).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• About You   You will be highly self-motivated with previous maintenance experience, ideally hold a professional qualification in a mechanical or electrical field with experience maintaining a wide range of equipment including rides.
• Minimum of 4 years of service industry experience in a technical/themed environment. Specific experience to include: animation, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical/electronics, and networks; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ability to read blueprints pertaining to rides, attractions, and buildings.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, PLC's, and VFD's preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Experience of maintaining flexibility and the highest level of service in high-pressure and/or stressful situations.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and multi-task as necessary.
• Desire to work in fast-paced environments.
• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events.
• Education:
  • 2+ years of technical college.  College degree preferred.
   Physical Demands:
• Climb to high places; up to 400 feet to perform repairs and inspections.
• Maintain excellent physical condition with no restrictions on lifting, bending, or respiratory actions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required  to stand and walk for prolonged periods; use hands and fingers to grip, pinch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; balance; reach, pull, push with hands and arms below head and frequently above head; ability to smell.
• The individual is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous chemicals, fluorescent lamps or batteries; hazardous waste; be exposed to a loud work environment.
• Work Environment:

   

  • Various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces.
  • Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
  About The Benefits   In return you will find a competitive salary and benefits package (including a medical, vision, dental, life insurance and 401(k) matching plan offering), share program opportunities, and benefit from free entry to all of our Merlin attractions which also extend to family and friends.  In addition, you can expect continued growth of joining an exciting, global organization.   About Us   The Orlando Eye is a 400ft observation wheel, providing unrivalled breath-taking views of Central Florida in all directions within fully enclosed, air-conditioned glass capsules.   Merlin Entertainments, plc is a business built on fun. We are the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator. We operate over 100 attractions, eight hotels and three holiday villages in 22 countries across four continents and we run some of the best known names in global leisure. These include the likes of SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, the Dungeons, the Eye brand, and LEGOLAND.  Whether you are serving delicious food, working in the office, maintaining the attractions, entertaining guest or operating rides, the objective is to provide a truly memorable experience and a great day out for all members of the family.