Electrical Controls Specialist

Req ID 33581

About the role

Full-time, year-round position at the mid to senior level. Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

The Electrical Controls Specialist inspects, maintains, repairs, modifies, and upgrades ride control systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Pay

$58/hr. - $62/hr., based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and both AC & DC, high and low voltage motor control circuits.
• Inspect and evaluate rides for proper function.
• Detect and investigate any electronic/electrical malfunctions or irregularities and respond to daily trouble calls.
• Order parts as needed for maintaining ride control systems.
• Ensure rides are maintained according to the manufacturer, Six Flags, and state guidelines to ensure the safety of ride control operators and guests.
• Make suggestions on improving or retrofitting existing ride control systems when variables such as obsolescence indicate the need.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and crews as necessary.
• Maintain a working copy of existing control system software and keep up-to-date with newer versions.
• Maintain integrity of ride control programs and annually check for discrepancies of each ride system.
• Coordinate and perform annual preventative maintenance of ride control systems.
• Maintain documentation of ride control systems.
• Prepare and/or process numerous maintenance records, shift reports, purchase orders, modification forms, estimates, contract agreements, schedules, etc.
• Assist in other areas where control expertise is required, such as energy management lighting systems.
• Attend workshops, trainings, meetings, etc., to maintain skills and stay abreast of industry trends, products, and resources.
• Receive and review various records and reports, including maintenance requests, maintenance reports, schematics, ride modification forms, purchase orders, equipment manuals, shift reports, safety sheets, downtime reports, contractor quotes, etc.
• Refer to policy and procedure manuals, maintenance manuals, technical manuals and diagrams, blueprints, computer manuals, ride manuals, catalogs, reference manuals, etc.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machinery, which may include a vehicle, snorkel lift, forklift, computer, two-way radio, etc.
• Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other park managers and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2-year college) in Electrical/Electronic repair and maintenance.
• 4-6 years of electrical controls experience, including at least 2 years working on similar electrical and electronic controls.
• Substantial understanding of the job and ability to apply knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Experience working on diversified assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in analysis of facts surrounding individual transactions/problems.
• Work under direction where definite objectives are established; normally receives little instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Perform complex projects within the park related to electrical/electronic ride control.
• Solid knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications.
• Excellent skills in motor and motion control methods and components, and in designing and implementing closed-loop motion control.
• Good skills with using the tools and equipment required.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of PLC software and test equipment for PLC programming and configuration.
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays).
• Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental and vision coverage.
• 401K match.
• Maintenance-specific scholarships available.
• Free entry to all Six Flags parks and water parks.

Perks

• Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration.
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family.
• Discounts on food and park merchandise.
• Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings, and more.