Olivier BARS

Olivier BARS

Various previous seasonal missions (during my studies)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive, Entertainment Technical – International. Disney Live Entertainment

  • Education

    • Pierre de Coubertin (Meaux, France)

      1994 - 1996
      B.T.S. (≈ Associate Degree of Science) Industrial Mechanisms & Automation
    • Pierre de Coubertin (Meaux - France)

      1993 - 1994
      Bachelor's degree Electromechanical & Automated Systems specialization
    • Mon Plaisirs (Crécy la Chapelle - France)

      1989 - 1990
      High School Diplôma
  • Experience

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      Jul 1990 - Aug 1994
      Various previous seasonal missions (during my studies)

      Window dresser in a large retail store. Plumbing. Roofing. Landscaping. Factory machinery operator ...

    • Euro Disney Associés SCA

      Feb 1995 - Oct 2002

      Mechanical Engineering Design / Show & Attraction (SRE). Maintenance of Animatronics, electromechanical & Hydraulic Systems. Maintenance of attractions and electromechanical & hydraulic systems.

      • Industrial Designer

        Mar 1999 - Oct 2002
      • Robotics Engineer

        Jul 1997 - Mar 1999
      • Attraction Technician

        Jul 1996 - Jun 1997
      • Security Host (part-time during my studies)

        Feb 1995 - Jun 1996
    • CIP

      Oct 2002 - Aug 2005
      Deputy Director

      SME (Small & Medium-sized Enterprise)50 employeesSpecializing in custom machinery and hydraulics (industry, construction, with some machinery for entertainment).

    • Disneyland Paris

      Aug 2005 - Oct 2024

      Mission: Guarantee the safety, reliability, readiness, and long-term operability of the installations through expertise, studies, and related projects. Assets: 35 attractions & 12 stages, as well as all the remaining aspects of the resort in terms of infrastructure.Team of 65 Permanent Employees + Contractors: 3 Structural Engineers, 17 Mechanical Engineers, 20 Electrotechnical & Automation Engineers, 1 High & Low Voltage Engineer, 5 Sound & Video Engineers, 4 Cybersecurity Engineers, 11 Designers, 3 managers (Engineers degree), 1 Assistant.Responsibilities:o 5 mains expertise: mechanical, building, automated systems, audio-video, cybersecurity.o Responsible of the engineering investment plan.o Verification of the relevance of the studies.o Ensuring the safety and reliability of our equipment over time through studies to implementation.o Anticipation of obsolescence.o Budget management (investment and routine, several million euros).o Scheduling and quality control on projects.o Daily support for complex breakdowns.o Improvement or creation of processes as needed.o Partnership with the segment.o Team management & HR aspects.o FOS representative at the DLP innovation committee. Show less Mission :Technological transposition of artistic projects, by enhancing them according to the technical progress. And this, by integrating the regulatory, safety and operational challenges, according to the given budget and calendar issues.Responsibilities: Technical project managementEffects Design & EngineeringManagement of the investment plan for the divisionTeam of 25 full-time employees: Engineers, industrial project managers (TD) and show designers, + contractors + freelancers. Supervision of 20+ different expertise: Technical project management, scenography, sound, light, video, show control, special effects, pyrotechnics, laser, stage technology, circus techniques & equipment, human flight, stage machinery, parade float, mechanical engineering, fluid engineering, structural engineering, construction, electrical engineering, IT/OT engineering & industrial automation, stage maintenance (maintenance programs and ARCI), safety and regulatory compliance of installations, standards and normalization, documentation, technical audits of all kinds, sourcing, etc.Additional responsibilities:Decor Workshop managment, Team of 25 full-time employees + freelancers. Show less

      • Senior Manager Engineering EMPS/FOS

        May 2022 - Oct 2024
      • Senior Manager Entertainment Technical Projects & Engineering

        Aug 2015 - May 2022
      • Manager Entertainment Technical Projects & Engineering

        Aug 2005 - Aug 2015
    • Disney Live Entertainment

      Oct 2024 - now
      Executive, Entertainment Technical – International

      Responsible for Disney Live Entertainment technical integration and segment leadership of assigned technical teams across the International region.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Industrial project leader

      Cegos France
      Jan 2015
    • Risk management & safety in public facilities serving as French entertainment operator license

      CFPTS - Centre de Formation Professionnelle aux Techniques du Spectacle
      Jan 2015
    • Laser safety officer

      Apave
      Jan 2010
    • Pyrotechnician certification - C4 T2

      RUGGIERI - Since1739
      Jan 2010
    • Basic concepts in Lighting, Video & Sound Design

      CFPTS - Centre de Formation Professionnelle aux Techniques du Spectacle
      Jan 2009
    • Welding Design & Calculation

      Institut de Soudure Formation
      Jan 2009
    • Package Management & Leadership

      Disneyland Paris
      Jan 2008
    • Industrial machine safety & reliability / risk analysis

      SOCOTEC
      Jan 2011
    • Design & Analysis of Screwed Assemblies

      CETIM Technological Centre
      Jan 2008
    • Cross-cultural approach USA

      Akteos - Le spécialiste de l'interculturel
      Jan 2018