Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

The position involves spending approximately 66% of the time within the year supporting the development and implementation of sustainability and environmental strategies, policies, training, and reports across all Palace Entertainment parks and facilities. The remaining 33% is dedicated to leading the development, implementation and maintenance of Noah’s Ark Waterpark Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management system. This system must align with applicable Parques Reunidos HSE standards and federal, state, and local requirements and ensuring compliance with all applicable legal and Parques Reunidos HSE requirements within the designated park.

We are currently looking for a:

Noah's Ark - Park Sustainability and HSE Director - Full-Time

Roles & Responsibilities:

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor park-level processes and methods needed to attain Parques Reunidos sustainability goals at all Palace Entertainment parks and facilities.
Collaborate with all park HSE Directors and General Managers as subject matter expert in the development of Parques Reunidos and Palace Entertainment sustainability standards.
Collaborate with all park HSE Directors and General Managers as subject matter expert for compliance with environmental and hazardous waste requirements.
Develop, implement and monitor the park HSE management system at assigned primary and ancillary parks.
Develop and update park HSE procedures and instructions to prevent injury to workers and guests to prevent environmental or property damage at primary and assigned ancillary parks.
Incorporate Parques Reunidos HSE standards and local legal HSE requirements into park procedures and training at primary and assigned ancillary parks.
Support park management team in the deployment and delivery of Parques Reunidos HSE standards and procedures at primary and assigned ancillary parks.
Provide expertise to park management team on HSE topics, including but not limited to local HSE legislation, risk assessment, and preventive and protective measures, emergency management, incident reporting, PPE, safety coordination of suppliers and contractors, audits and inspections, waste management, identification and evaluation and monitoring of environmental impacts.
Encourage and promote commitment by the park management, staff, suppliers, and contractors to Parques Reunidos HSE values and requirements.
Conduct ongoing proactive risk assessments, together with park management team and other relevant stakeholders, to identify and minimize potential risks in all aspects of park operations.
Act as liaison with the Health, Safety and Environment representatives of contractors and suppliers to ensure alignment and compliance with Parques Reunidos expectations.
Perform self-audits and inspections at primary and assigned ancillary parks to verify compliance with HSE standards, procedures and applicable local HSE regulations. Carry out the controls and checks needed to ensure that products and services provided by the park(s) meet the applicable HSE standards and regulations. Reports findings and recommendations to park management and/or the Palace Entertainment Regional Director of HSE.
Perform HSE cross-audits in other parks of the group, acting as lead auditor or support auditor, as per Parques Reunidos HSE Audit Program as assigned.
Ensure that equipment, including maintenance equipment, amusement devices, attractions, and rides meet applicable industry standards, as defined by local regulations, applicable ASTM, Parques Reunidos, and Palace Entertainment standards at primary and assigned ancillary parks.
Prepare, coordinate, and present HSE related training programs for employees as needed.
Develop and implement emergency response procedures, including planning and coordination of drills/exercises and training, as applicable at assigned and assigned ancillary parks.
Investigate HSE related incidents to determine causes, prepare incident reports, perform trend analysis, and recommend remedial and preventive actions.
Provide guidance and support to assist HSE team members at assigned ancillary parks to ensure timely and accurate incident investigation, reporting and analysis.
Monitor and confirm completion of follow-up actions for HSE related findings arising from audits, inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory or Parques Reunidos requirements.
Prepare periodical HSE performance reports and provide park management with results.
Identify weaknesses and deficiencies in the park HSE management system and recommend corrective actions to park management.
Oversee the timely and accurate completion of Parques Reunidos Sustainability Reports for all Palace Entertainment locations.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

University or Technical School Degree or Diploma. Energy and Sustainability, Sustainability Management, Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety Sciences, or related technical field is preferred. Equivalent sustainability and environmental management experience may be considered.
Basic understanding of federal environmental regulatory requirements.

Languages:

English

Computer Skills:

Working experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel

Experience:

More than 3 years experience managing sustainability or HSE, preferable in the amusement or leisure industry.

Others:

Attention to details
Analytical skills
Ability to effectively manage HSE systems and processes
Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to handle multiple projects, and set priorities
Ability to communicate requirements and guidelines to a multidisciplinary workforce.

Team member benefits:

What We Offer

Why Palace Entertainment?

We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.

Palace Perks and Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Management Incentive Plan
Comprehensive health and wellness package
401k Savings and Investment plan
Free admission to Palace Parks in the continental US
A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase with your tenure with the company

When you join Palace Entertainment, you do more than simply advance your career. You become part of the Palace family, a group of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and deliver results.

If you’re ready to join our amazing team, please apply by clicking on the link above. You may also visit our website at www.palaceentertainment.com --> Job Opportunities to see if you’re a fit for our other open positions.

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