Join the Team that Makes Magic Happen!
At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, our motto is "We make magic." We're not just a company; we're a community of innovators, creatives, and problem-solvers dedicated to pushing the limits of entertainment and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. As a Senior Safety Professional on a project hire basis, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our guests and cast members by integrating prevention through design principles into our new projects.
About the Role & Team
The Design Safety position is a key technical safety resource for new Disneyland Resort projects, focusing on guest and cast safety, regulatory compliance, and safety assurance strategies. As a Senior Safety Professional, you'll work closely with various teams, including Facilities Asset Management, Architecture & Facilities Engineering, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Operations, to identify and mitigate risks throughout the design cycle. This is a project hire role with an estimated end date of 9/27/2025, and you'll report to the Manager, Safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Design Safety Efforts: Partner with internal clients and external contractors to lead design safety efforts from the feasibility phase through project completion.
- Safety Design Assist:
- Consult on design elements to provide risk mitigation methodologies.
- Propose innovative safety solutions that meet creative intent while ensuring risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
- Articulate safety requirements using applicable standards, regulations, and risk analysis techniques.
- Partner with various teams to identify risk mitigations and expectations for individual use-cases.
- Safety Design Assurance:
- Assist in ensuring safety mitigations planned during design are accurate and effective through construction and acceptance.
- Provide Safety Assurance services through inspections, field reviews, and acceptance tests.
- Consult on design changes, field-directed changes, and scope changes.
- Liaise with park/land/venue teams to prepare for operation and maintenance execution.
- Regulatory Compliance: Identify applicable Disney, Federal, State, and local regulations and standards for design elements.
- Collaboration: Ensure consistency and alignment with other design safety individuals on hazard mitigations, risk analysis, and standards interpretation.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- 5+ years of industrial safety and health experience, safety engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in project design review processes, including "Safety by Design" concepts.
- Strong background in reviewing and analyzing design drawings/packages and hazard analyses.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory and industry standards, as well as internal company standards and practices.
- Self-driven and resourceful with the ability to solve problems outside your area of expertise.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in an ambiguous and changing environment.
- Conflict resolution and ability to diffuse difficult situations.
- Bachelor's Degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Having the following qualifications can give you a competitive edge:
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation or Professional Engineer (PE).
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).
- Design safety experience.
- Experience in safety of multi-trade construction activities and construction safety industry/regulatory standards.
- Strong background in FOS and Operations tasks and utilization of common theme park facilities.
- 4-year degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Construction Safety, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- Advanced degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Construction Safety, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
What We Offer
At Disney, we offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to help you live your best life. This includes:
- Health and savings benefits.
- Educational opportunities.
- Special extras that only Disney can provide.
- A competitive salary, with a hiring range in California of $103,500.00-$138,800.00 per year.
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units as part of the compensation package.
- Medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
Why Join Us?
By joining our team, you'll not only be working on exciting projects that push the boundaries of entertainment but also be part of a community that values innovation, creativity, and safety. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on high-profile projects that make a real difference in the guest and cast member experience.
- Develop your skills and expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Collaborate with talented professionals from various disciplines.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about safety, innovation, and making magic happen, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team as a Senior Safety Professional on a project hire basis and be part of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of entertainment. Apply now and let's build the future together!
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