Principal Safety Professional
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10137896 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Dec. 12, 2025Job Summary:
Principal Safety Professional
“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?"
As a Principal Safety Professional, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining critical occupational safety programs. In addition to programs, you will provide prevention through design for guest and cast safety, regulatory compliance, safety assurance strategies, and hazard analysis input for the development, implementation, and sustainment phases for designated project(s).
The Principal Safety Professional will report to a Manager, Safety.
What You Will Do
- You will work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple programs and projects simultaneously.
- Focus on improving performance, reviewing source material (rules, codes, laws and standards) and identifying and sharing industry practices.
- Drive high-hazard safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Electrical Safety.
- Collaborate with multiple Departments to create and audit high hazard procedures and trainings.
- Represent Disney Experiences and Worldwide Safety by identifying items that represent an unacceptable risk for the Company or significant deviation from established design standards and norms, and recommend elevation or present these items to the applicable Safety Review Teams.
- Identify applicable Disney, Federal, State and local laws and standards for the element under design.
- Investigate and propose innovative, technological, and practical safety solutions to meet the creative intent of the project while ensuring risk mitigation/minimization and safety/regulatory compliance.
- Maintain relationships and work as part of a team within a matrix environment with all levels of leadership and employees.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 10+ years of industrial safety and health experience, safety engineering, or related.
- Proven experience in program and project design, including an understanding of the “Safety by Design” concept.
- Strong background reviewing and analyzing design drawings/packages and hazard analyses.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory and industry standards.
- Determined and resourceful professional with the ability to solve problems outside area of expertise.
- Proven flexibility and ability to operate within an ambiguous and changing environment.
- Proven strong planning, organization and prioritization skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and diffuse difficult situations.
- Demonstrated strong consultative and influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation or Professional Engineer (PE).
- Program implementation experience.
- Design safety experience.
- Experience in safety of multi trade construction activities and construction safety industry/regulatory standards.
- Strong background in associated with theme park facilities (i.e. registered attractions, quick service kitchens, playgrounds, etc.).
Required Education
- 4-year degree
Preferred Education
- 4-year degree in Occupational Safety or Safety Engineering
- Advanced degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Engineering, or related
Additional Information
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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world
The hiring range for this position in California is $126,800.00-$170,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disneyland Resort:
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
