Disneyland Resort
Senior Manager, Safety (Facilities Operations Services)
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808
Senior Manager, Safety (Facilities Operations Services)
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$151,000.00/yr - $202,500.00/yr
We create happiness. That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen. The Disneyland Resort is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through world-class facilities and operational excellence. The Senior Manager, Safety with a focus on facilities operations provides strategic direction and daily oversight to salaried cast members responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining essential safety and operational programs across complex facilities environments. This role requires advanced technical judgment and leadership in identifying, assessing, and resolving a wide range of operational and safety challenges within facilities and infrastructure systems. The Senior Manager, Safety reports directly to the Director, Safety Services and leads a team of approximately 10 to 15 technical and safety professionals.
What You Will Do
Spearhead the creation and implementation of comprehensive strategies aimed at minimizing operational risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing the safety and reliability of various facilities systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, ride systems, and building automation.
Supervise the deployment of technical safety programs, perform detailed job hazard analyses, and assess performance metrics related to the operations and maintenance of facilities.
Define and delegate team roles and responsibilities, endorse annual strategic plans, and ensure these plans are in sync with the overarching operational goals of the resort.
Offer expert technical guidance during incident investigations, conduct thorough root cause analyses, and develop corrective action plans to address facilities-related issues.
Review and interpret relevant codes, standards, and regulations (such as Cal/OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, ASHRAE), and incorporate industry best practices into operational procedures.
Act as the primary liaison for senior facilities and engineering leadership, ensuring alignment on safety and operational priorities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering Services, Maintenance, Environmental, and Attractions, to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Champion the adoption of innovative practices in facilities operations through the use of data analytics, predictive maintenance, and emerging technologies.
Required Qualifications & Skills
10+ years of experience in facilities operations, technical safety, or engineering within complex environments such as theme parks, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, or large-scale infrastructure.
In-depth knowledge of technical systems and regulatory standards, particularly Cal/OSHA, building codes, and environmental regulations.
Strong analytical skills with a proven track record in trend analysis, risk assessment, and performance metrics evaluation.
Demonstrated project management experience in facilities upgrades, retrofits, or the implementation of safety programs.
Ability to lead effectively in dynamic environments that require adaptability and technical problem-solving.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in conflict resolution and managing high-impact operational challenges.
Proven success in leading teams to achieve measurable improvements in safety and operational performance.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical expertise in ergonomics, industrial hygiene, energy management, or environmental health & safety.
Experience managing teams with direct reports in a facilities or engineering context.
Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
Education
Required: 4-year college degree
Preferred Education
Degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Safety.
Advanced degrees and certifications such as CSP, CIH, PE, or FMP are highly desirable.
#DisneySafety
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Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other and Customer Service
Industries: Entertainment
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Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. Base pay range
$151,000.00/yr - $202,500.00/yr
We create happiness. That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen. The Disneyland Resort is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through world-class facilities and operational excellence. The Senior Manager, Safety with a focus on facilities operations provides strategic direction and daily oversight to salaried cast members responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining essential safety and operational programs across complex facilities environments. This role requires advanced technical judgment and leadership in identifying, assessing, and resolving a wide range of operational and safety challenges within facilities and infrastructure systems. The Senior Manager, Safety reports directly to the Director, Safety Services and leads a team of approximately 10 to 15 technical and safety professionals.
What You Will Do
Spearhead the creation and implementation of comprehensive strategies aimed at minimizing operational risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing the safety and reliability of various facilities systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, ride systems, and building automation.
Supervise the deployment of technical safety programs, perform detailed job hazard analyses, and assess performance metrics related to the operations and maintenance of facilities.
Define and delegate team roles and responsibilities, endorse annual strategic plans, and ensure these plans are in sync with the overarching operational goals of the resort.
Offer expert technical guidance during incident investigations, conduct thorough root cause analyses, and develop corrective action plans to address facilities-related issues.
Review and interpret relevant codes, standards, and regulations (such as Cal/OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, ASHRAE), and incorporate industry best practices into operational procedures.
Act as the primary liaison for senior facilities and engineering leadership, ensuring alignment on safety and operational priorities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering Services, Maintenance, Environmental, and Attractions, to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Champion the adoption of innovative practices in facilities operations through the use of data analytics, predictive maintenance, and emerging technologies.
Required Qualifications & Skills
10+ years of experience in facilities operations, technical safety, or engineering within complex environments such as theme parks, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, or large-scale infrastructure.
In-depth knowledge of technical systems and regulatory standards, particularly Cal/OSHA, building codes, and environmental regulations.
Strong analytical skills with a proven track record in trend analysis, risk assessment, and performance metrics evaluation.
Demonstrated project management experience in facilities upgrades, retrofits, or the implementation of safety programs.
Ability to lead effectively in dynamic environments that require adaptability and technical problem-solving.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in conflict resolution and managing high-impact operational challenges.
Proven success in leading teams to achieve measurable improvements in safety and operational performance.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical expertise in ergonomics, industrial hygiene, energy management, or environmental health & safety.
Experience managing teams with direct reports in a facilities or engineering context.
Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
Education
Required: 4-year college degree
Preferred Education
Degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Safety.
Advanced degrees and certifications such as CSP, CIH, PE, or FMP are highly desirable.
#DisneySafety
#DXMedia
Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other and Customer Service
Industries: Entertainment
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