Senior Safety Professional (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10152324 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted May 22, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
"We Create Happiness.” That’s our vision at Disney Experiences, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and safely create the never-before-seen!" Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?
The Construction/Design Safety position serves as a key technical safety resource for all resort projects. The position is responsible for providing prevention through design for guest and cast safety, regulatory compliance, safety assurance strategies, contractor safety, and hazard analysis input for the development, implementation, and sustainment phases.
The Senior Safety Professional will report to a Safety Manager.
This is a Project Hire/Internal Assignment (IA) with no guarantee of permanent placement with an estimated end date of 10/30/2027.
What You Will Do
- Participate in Project Design and Construction Safety efforts from the feasibility phase through project completion in partnership with both internal clients and external vendors/contractors
Safety Design:
- Partner with design team and consult design elements to provide applicable and acceptable risk mitigation methodologies for the project to consider throughout the design cycle
- Investigate and propose innovative and practical safety solutions to meet the creative intent of the project while ensuring risk mitigation/minimization and safety/regulatory compliance
- Articulate, quantify, and qualify safety requirements to the Design Team using applicable standards and regulations, safety data and statistics, historical data, benchmarking, and risk analysis techniques
- Review contractor submittals and shop drawings for accuracy
- Identify applicable Disney, Federal, State, and local regulations and standards as applicable to each design
- Provide consulting services to all stakeholders on design changes, field directed changes, design gaps and scope changes
Safety Construction:
- Participate in inspections, field reviews/audits, acceptance testing
- Strong working knowledge of FED and CAL OSHA regulations and construction safety practices
- Review contractor safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and work permits
- Ensure contractors meet pre-qualification safety requirements
- Monitor contractor compliance with safety regulations and site requirements
- Facilitate and/or participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-job briefings
- Frequent field presence across all projects
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of experience in General Construction, Construction Safety, Industrial Safety and health, Safety Engineering, or similar
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and codes
- Proven experience in project design review, including an understanding of the “Safety by Design” concept
- Strong background reviewing and analyzing design drawings/packages and hazard analyses
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory, industry standards, and best practices as well as an ability to quickly learn internal company standards and business practices
- Self-driven and resourceful professional with the ability to solve problems outside area of expertise
- Ability to resolve conflicts and diffuse difficult situations
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 30 (Construction) or higher certification
- CHST, CSP, or equivalent safety certification
- Experience in safety of multi trade construction activities and construction safety industry/regulatory standards
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in General Construction, Construction Project Management, Construction Safety, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related.
Preferred Education
- Advanced degree or 10+ years of experience in General Construction, Construction Project Management, Construction Safety, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related.
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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $105,100-$140,900 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.
