General Manager Engineering (Theme Park Experience Required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Engineering, Maintenance, Facility Management, or Technical Operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial or senior leadership position.
• Proven experience in a theme park is required, preferably in a senior engineering, maintenance, or technical management role.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in theme park engineering operations, attractions, facilities, and technical systems.
• Extensive knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, electrical systems, mechanical systems, plumbing, building infrastructure, and preventive & corrective maintenance.
• Experience in managing the maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of theme park attractions and facilities.
• Strong knowledge of engineering safety, fire & life safety systems, emergency response, risk management, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in managing CAPEX projects, renovations, equipment upgrades, engineering improvement projects, and major maintenance programs.
• Strong ability to develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies, asset management programs, and engineering standards.
• Experienced in budget planning, cost control, procurement, vendor management, and contract management.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead, develop, and manage a large multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and crisis-management skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with Operations, Safety & Security, Project, Finance, HR, and other cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering, maintenance, or facility management systems/software.
• Willing to work in a dynamic theme park environment, including weekends, public holidays, and on-call situations when required.
• Professional engineering certification or relevant technical certification will be considered an advantage.