Operations Associate

Miral Experiences; Al Ain; On-site; AED 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences is seeking an Operator to oversee ride operations on Yas Island Abu Dhabi, ensuring safety and guest enjoyment while coordinating teams during shifts.

The role requires higher secondary education, and fluency in English and Arabic, with the ability to stay focused during long shifts and manage busy periods in a dynamic theme park environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage guests with clear communication.
• Ability to manage small teams and multi-task during operations.
• Strong emphasis on safety, attentiveness and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of a ride or attraction and ensure guest safety.
• Regulate queuing systems and ensure smooth start-up and close-down procedures.
• Explain, distribute and fit ride safety clothing to guests as needed.
• Check ride restraints, safety belts and equipment for guest safety and comfort.
• Monitor safety equipment, emergency exits and routes and respond to incidents.
• Communicate clearly with guests, colleagues and management at all times.
• Lead small teams and coordinate with colleagues to maintain efficiency during busy periods.
• Record daily operation details, including downtimes and throughputs, accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and follow Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Guest interaction

Team collaboration

Communication

Arabic language

English language

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent

Job description

Miral Experiences is a region’s leader in the management and operation of world-class, award-winning immersive attractions and experiences across Abu Dhabi. Our diverse portfolio includes some of the most iconic entertainment and leisure destinations, including Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, and TeamLab. Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, as well as cultural treasures like Qasr Al Watan. We specialize in crafting unique experiences that cater to all tastes and ages, delivering a seamless blend of thrills, joy, and discovery. Our attractions are designed to ignite the imagination and create unforgettable memories for visitors from around the world. Whether you're seeking excitement, relaxation, or cultural enrichment, we offer something for everyone.

Operator will oversee the entire operation of a ride or attraction, including the safety and wellbeing of all colleagues and guests at that particular ride or attraction. They will also be required to concentrate for long periods of time, manage small teams, multi-task and operate large machinery safely and efficiently.

• Ensure all rides and attractions start up, and closedown procedures are completed correctly.
• Organize and regulate queuing systems for all rides and attractions.
• Ensure height measuring is conducted accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure ride platforms are organized for operation.
• Explain, distribute and fit ride safety clothing to guests that require it.
• Ensure that guests load and unload from rides and attractions safely and efficiently.
• Check all ride restraints, safety belts and attraction equipment properly to ensure guests are safe and comfortable at all times.
• Check safety equipment (fire extinguishers, emergency exits and emergency routes).
• Communicate clearly with guests, colleagues and management at all times.
• Be able to use the ride stop and emergency stop functions effectively and confidently.
• Delivering fun and memorable experiences to the guests.
• Opening and closing the rides and attractions to guests.
• Follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Record all details of the daily operation or a ride or attraction (e.g. downtimes, throughputs and colleague breaks).
• Ensure that the daily ride documentation is kept up to date, tidy and accurate.
• Handle and lead ride downtimes and emergency situations as and when required.
• Ensure clean and safe environment.
• This position requires a large time spent standing and talking on positions.
• Ability to stay focused at all times, during long shifts and quiet / busy periods in the park.
• Any other tasks that may be required from time to time to perform to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to work within a team and on their own
• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality and have a passion for guest interaction and communication
• Speak and understand English language
• Ability to work under pressure and long shift times
• Integrity – being honest and ethical
• Higher secondary or equivalent
• Speak and understand Arabic language
• Creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work related problems
• For Operator position training:
• Ability to manage small teams
• Ability to concentrate uninterrupted for long periods of time
• Ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to oversee the safety of all colleagues and guests at a particular ride or attraction

Shape The Future With Us

At Miral Experiences, we don’t just create world-class destinations - we create unforgettable memories for our guests and remarkable careers for our people. From theme parks and attractions to guest services and behind-the-scenes roles, every member of our team plays a part in delivering exceptional experiences. We’re driven by passion, powered by innovation, and committed to excellence in everything we do. We’re looking for passionate, driven, and talented individuals who are ready to grow, lead, and make a difference. No matter your background or expertise, there's a place for you at Miral Experiences.