Internal Compliance Specialist
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.
Job Summary
At Miral, we are seeking an Internal Compliance Specialist to lead compliance monitoring and governance across rides, attractions, engineering, and facilities management activities. You will drive the implementation and refinement of our Internal Compliance Framework while collaborating closely with Rides Maintenance and Facilities teams.Your expertise will ensure rides, inspections, certifications, permits, and corrective actions align with internal policies, regulations, and standards. By identifying compliance gaps and tracking remediation, you will shape an environment where safety and governance are prioritized.
This role demands a deep understanding of risk management, auditing, and control effectiveness in complex, safety-critical operations while delivering actionable insights to leadership.
Responsibilities
Compliance Monitoring and Assurance- Lead the assurance of compliance adherence across all maintenance operations, aligning rides, attractions, engineering, and facilities management with internal, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Oversee compliance dashboards and reporting to track key risk indicators, outstanding remediation actions, inspection trends, and areas requiring management attention.
- Conduct structured reviews and walkthroughs to assess control effectiveness, testing maintenance processes, engineering documentation, inspection regimes, and safety-critical controls.
- Review and validate critical records, including preventive maintenance schedules, inspection reports, certifications, permits, asset records, contractor documentation, and incident evidence.
- Ensure the governance and accessibility of compliance documentation—policies, SOPs, checklists, control narratives—and maintain audit-ready repositories for regulatory demands.
- Oversee the tracking and resolution of corrective actions arising from incidents, audits, walkthroughs, and compliance reviews, ensuring timely escalation and closure.
- Analyze incident and failure reports to evaluate root causes, documentation completeness, and follow-through by operational teams, driving continuous improvement.
- Assess compliance of contractors delivering rides maintenance, engineering services, or facilities management, validating adherence to safety and quality assurances.
- Partner with Rides Maintenance, Engineering, and Facilities teams to provide expert guidance, challenge gaps, and enhance accountability for compliance obligations.
- Support investigations and special projects by analyzing documentation, interpreting findings, and contributing to structured reports and recommendations.
- Lead the evolution of the Internal Compliance Framework by identifying systemic weaknesses, recommending enhancements, and improving escalation and reporting mechanisms.
Qualifications
Essential- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- 5-7 years of experience in compliance, safety, maintenance governance, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), internal controls, or risk management within amusement parks, entertainment, hospitality, or facilities/industrial sectors.
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, internal controls, risk assessment, and assurance activities.
- Good knowledge of inspection regimes, engineering documentation, maintenance processes, and safety-critical controls.
- Proficiency reviewing technical records: inspections, incident reports, corrective actions, permits, and asset documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and opportunities for process improvement.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with reporting/management platforms such as Power BI or Maximo.
- Excellent report writing and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder communication.
- Certifications or training: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent safety/compliance credentials.
- Training in internal auditing, compliance management, or incident investigation.
- Familiarity with amusement ride safety standards or theme park technical operations.
- Experience working in theme parks, multi-site operations, or asset-intensive industries with computerized maintenance systems (e.g., Maximo).
- Prior experience preparing compliance dashboards, senior management reporting, and executive presentations.
- Experience conducting compliance walks, inspections, audits, or control testing in safety-critical environments.
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.