Director of Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance
Company: Carowinds
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
Overview:Carowinds has an opening for a Director- Maintenance &
Construction who will report to the Vice President and General
Manager. The Director will be responsible for managing the daily
maintenance of park facilities, rides and attractions, including
mechanical, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, electronic, carpentry,
painting, plumbing and signage. Additionally, this individual will
ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and
standards of quality and safety. The Director will ensure the
maintenance division complies with all regulatory requirements, as
well as supervise and review the work of subordinate maintenance
management staff. Furthermore, this individual will perform related
administrative, supervisory and technical duties as required. -
Responsibilities:
- Manages employee performance utilizing all appropriate means
including training, coaching, counceling, and peroformance
management. Address and fairly reslove employee problems within the
framework of company policies. -
- Oversees and participates in the selection, training,
scheduling, and supervision of all Maintenance employees to make
sure they are knowledgeable of and proficient in proper procedures
including those involving safety issues. Ensures strict complicance
with all federal, state and municipal labor laws as well as with
any collective bargaining agreement(s) in force. -
- Communicate division status to Vice President and General
Manager on an ongoing basis, including operational issues, employee
concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses and any other
unusual situations in order to maintain smooth operations.
- Participates in long-term construction planning for new park
projects. Oversees all construction projects. Negotiates contracts
for, schedules and coordinates contractors, engineers and
architects supplying services and/or materials to ensure completion
of maintenance and construction projects on time and within budget.
Helps establish scope of work and makes sure contractors provide
the required work in a timely manner. Coordinates details of
construction projects with the directors and/or managers of other
departments as appropriate. Works with Cedar Fair Corporate to make
sure that projects are completed on time, on budget and as
designed.
- Communicate with ride manufacturers to resolve difficulties and
to ensure the safest possible operation and maintenance of rides.
Communicate with Six Flags Entertainment Corporate Operations on
all relevant ride related issues and to provide needed
assistance.
- Interface with various governmental agencies on a routine basis
to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and
regulations
- Perform routine inspections of rides, equipment and facilities
to assess their condition and staff work performance, taking
corrective actions as appropriate.
- Ensure employee safety by working within and enforcing all OSHA
requirements and other applicable safety laws.
- Ensure company property, facilities, rides, and equipment are
installed and maintained in a safe, reliable and cost effective
manner.
- Research, bid and oversee ordering of materials and/or services
involved in maintenance and construction projects.
- Act as the divisions manager on duty program as well as
participate in the Park 1 and Unit 1 programs for Carowinds.
- Coordinate details of construction projects with appropriate
director and/or manager.
- Determine priorities for scheduling of preventive maintenance,
yearly overhauls, and construction projects.
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or related experience in Industrial
technology, maintenance management, engineering or related field is
preferred.
- 6-10 years' experience in Park Operations and/or Construction
and Maintenance Management.
- General knowledge of engineering principles and
biodynamics.
- Budget preparation, adherence and cost control.
- Possess ability to work with sub-contractors.
- Possess specific knowledge of materials, prices and procedures
used in construction and engineering.
- Knowledge and understanding of all relevant ASTM and state
rules related to Amusement Rides.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical and
mechanical maintenance including applicable codes.
- Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company
policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
- Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or
older, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal, DMV,
previous employment, education and personal references, per Company
policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial
law.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet
business needs.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License. -#LI-CG1
Keywords: Carowinds, Gastonia , Director of Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance, Professions , Gastonia, North Carolina
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