Rides Team Leader

Job Description

Join Yas WaterWorld Abu Dhabi and be part of the biggest expansion! This position supervises rides team, assigns and manages manpower to ensure safety, reliability and availability of all rides and attractions in the day-to-day park operation. Ensures availability of tools, equipment, spare parts and consumables which are required to perform proper maintenance of rides and attractions.

JOB SCOPE:

• Manage Rides Team’s front-line colleagues on a daily basis to include work allocation, work levels, review, training and coaching and performance management.
• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on: work priority, tools/equipment, consumables, and spare parts availability, and skills/competencies of individuals.
• Participate in various aspects of Technical Services Department Management to support safe and efficient operation of the park.
• Effectively oversees colleagues to ensure that all assigned activities are performed effectively and efficiently in accordance with park procedures, rides manufacturer’s manuals and preventive maintenance program.
• Oversee preparation of work instructions that provide direction to the Rides and Attractions Maintenance for Corrective Maintenance repairs and performance of Preventive Maintenance.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System - CMMS Maximo as a tool to provide necessary input to improve processes and procedures.
• Encourage Colleagues to share ideas (i.e. safety. cost-reduction, productivity, etc.) to improve work environment.
• Coordinate with other departments on support required.
  
  

To be considered in this role:

Essentials:

• Diploma or Degree related to technical qualification.
• 3+ years’ of experience in a supervisory role.
• 3+ years’ of experience in maintenance field.
• Decision making and problem solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Can work properly under pressure.
• Good English speaking/writing abilities.
• To be expert in at least one of the following fields:
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Physical fitness.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of computer software e.g. Microsoft Office and Maximo or similar CMMS software.
  
  

Desirable:

• Technical/Engineering degree or diploma.
• Technical education in vocational training institute (2+ years).
• Degree in any electrical, mechanical or electro-mechanical course.
• 2+ years’ Ride-related experience in a Theme Park or Amusement Industry maintaining rides & attractions.
• High organizational and planning skills.
• Proficient in CMMS, preferably Maximo.