Job Summary:
The Head of Technical is responsible for the overall technical management of the rides and facilities technical operations as well as leading, motivating, and directing a diverse team of technical; staff in a variety of operational responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct engineering contributions to project as required relative to engineering, code and standards compliance. Casela specification compliance, and technical systems for the achievement of creative and business goals.
- Assess/ approve all areas/ rides/ shows/ appliances scope of work and RFPs.
- Liaise with manufacturers and vendors to ensure that all the equipments are fully operational and in good condition, assess installation of attractions and IT systems.
- Conduct effective planning and preventive maintenance, annual testing and ensuring that other technical programs are thoroughly carried out.
- Lead the project technical team in assessing and mitigating technical and schedule risks.
- Manage the technical reporting system to ensure that the reports generated are timely, accurate and with integrity in order to optimise efficiency and revenue generation.
- Monitor compliance with regulations and internal standards; developing new safety technologies; and ensuring that safety protocols reflect Casela’s best practices and cutting-edge ideas.
- Participate in the preparation of the annual budget of Casela.
- Analyse monthly accounts and report accordingly.
- Monitor the performance of the business against set objectives.
- Maintain budget and establish financial targets and forecasts.
- Ensure on time financial reporting to the management, in collaboration with the finance department.
- Manage the recruitment, training and induction programs for the Technical Service team ensuring all members of staff are competently trained in accordance with the IAAPA International standard requirements.
- Manage the budgets and staff schedules for the Technical Service team in a way, this will maximize operational effectiveness and minimize cost.
- Understand and actively participate in the Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established Casela policy, procedures, and training of team member involvement activities.
- Support in the implementation of health and safety risk management programs relevant to the operations and work environment
- Execute any other cognate duties as may be necessary as required by the employer.
Candidate’s Profile:
- Hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Engineering, or any other equivalent.
- At least 10 years of relevant working experience.
- High-level knowledge on mechanical, electrical, audio, visual, light, hydraulics and pneumatics systems and system integration environment.
- Excellent knowledge on vendor management and in-field installation.
- Thorough understanding on Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the organization’s vision, mission, strategies and goals.
- Excellent knowledge on amusement/ theme park industry.
- Highly analytical and critical thinker.
Application:
A competitive remuneration package, befitting your experience is on offer. Only those with a real
“can-do” attitude and an appetite for achievement and success should apply. Interested candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter with their CV to the:
Talent & Culture Department
Casela Nature Parks,
Royal Road, Cascavelle, 90203
Email: career@caselaparks.com
Closing Date: 31st March 2025
The Management reserves the right to call only the most suitable candidates for interviews.