Future Opportunities - Technical Manager (Taif & Jazan )

Role Overview

Technical Manager (Taif & Jazan) at SEVEN. The role is responsible for all technical requirements across all typologies of attraction rides and devices within the complex, spanning from detailed design through installation and onsite implementation.

Role Purpose

Ensure operational readiness and technical excellence of all attraction rides and devices by actively participating in the design and installation phases, implementing SEVEN's maintenance requirements and processes, and coordinating with consultants, manufacturers, and local regulators to meet pre and post-opening technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Managerial & Strategic Responsibilities

• Collaborate actively with operations and project attraction teams and project management consultants.
• Maintain close communication with ride manufacturers engaged with the SEVEN portfolio.
• Manage technical requirements of rides and devices during implementation.
• Address international safety best practices and local authority regulations in KSA.

Design & Technical Review

• Review and comment on Concept, Schematic, and Detail Design package reports in alignment with SEVEN's Project Strategy and protocols.
• Develop and review technical documents, standard operating procedures, technical manuals, troubleshooting guides, evacuation procedures, PM checklists, REHAB and NDT schedules.
• Manage O&M Manuals, Technical Bulletins, and Service Bulletins.
• Oversee ride and device modifications in collaboration with manufacturers and in-house teams.

Maintenance Strategy & Operations

• Support the maintenance strategy in line with the business operation plan of each complex.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with maintenance strategy management including:
• Planned maintenance scheduling and compliance with industry standards and manufacturer requirements
• Corrective maintenance management and root cause analysis
• Planned maintenance task completion and KPI tracking
• Annual certification and recertification of attraction rides and devices
• Emergency evacuation procedure compliance
• Calibration and certification schedules for tools and equipment
• Spare parts strategy and stock availability
• Asset management systems and operating module uploads
• Ride and device readiness and reliability
• Compliance with QHSE policies and sustainability requirements
• Monitor and achieve operational budgets, including CAPEX and pre-opening expenses.
• Deliver monthly operational reporting.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Evaluate local and international market opportunities, including contractors, specialist suppliers, service providers, certified spare parts distributors, and trading companies.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

• Work closely with the QHSE team in the development and implementation of ISO systems and certifications.

People & Team Management

• Develop and manage technical team competency development and training.
• Demonstrate strong visionary leadership and influencing skills.
• Implement strategy and manage time effectively.
• Develop and achieve departmental and company objectives, action plans, and KPIs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the leisure and attraction industry, preferably within theme parks.
• Proven experience in theme park and FEC ride maintenance and certification processes.
• Familiarity with EN13814 and ASTM F24 ride standards.
• Strong knowledge of roller coaster maintenance, rehabilitation, certification, evacuation procedures, and LOTO.
• Experience with attraction rides including wind tunnels, dark rides, climbing walls, e-karting, playground systems, thrill rides, family rides, and kiddie rides.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and spoken English; written and spoken Arabic is preferable.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong visionary leadership.
• Cultural awareness.