Ride Controls Technician

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform expert electrical maintenance for all rides, attractions, food stands, stages, and CCTV throughout the entire facility.
• Respond to electrical-related issues in a timely manner; troubleshoot and repair any electrical problems in a safe and effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company policies and regulations, including those established by OSHA, etc.
• Develop strong practical knowledge and skills in the areas of electrical/electronic maintenance and repair, including PLC’s, Motors, Drives, Switches, Sensors.
• Maintain electrical services to park buildings and other structures.
• Conduct periodic inspections of electrical services to proactively identify issues.
• Participate in the setup of special park events (e.g. holiday lights, concerts, etc).
• Research new trends and advances in electrical products to help remain current with emerging technologies.
• Promptly notify maintenance and/or park leadership of any escalated maintenance issues or safety hazards.
• Maintain all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner.
• Safely operate company owned trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Safely and effectively utilize standard electrical maintenance equipment and hand tools, vehicles, hydraulic benders, ladders and scaffolding, electrical testing equipment, welding equipment, torches, park rides, telephone, hand-held two-way radio, and manlift/forklift.
• Perform routine administrative tasks for the Maintenance department, including ordering materials.
• Absorb and assist all other Maintenance and trades team members with completing maintenance projects.
• Able to establish priorities for self, and other team members.
• Able to assess maintenance needs for day-to-day operations and off-season rehab.
• Able to conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Able to trouble shoot and correct electrical and mechanical issues.
• Able to replace defective parts when necessary.
• Promptly responds to reports of problems and concerns.
• Absists all guests in a courteous manner.
• Maintain the grounds in a neat, clean, safe, and attractive manner.
• Perform repairs following established safety standards and wearing necessary safety equipment.
• Absists other team members.
• Maintain all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner.
• Safely operating company owns trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.
• All other duties and projects assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership.

Education

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of college, trade school, or technical degree preferred highly desired; Equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of previous work experience in electrical maintenance or as an electrician.
• 3+ years of control / PLC experience, preferred.
• 3+ years of power distribution, preferred.

Skills

• Prior electrical and mechanical experience is required.
• Must possess proficiency in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals and train others.
• Knowledge of common power and hand tools.
• Ability to perform task-oriented repetitive functions consistently, on-time, and error free.
• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate a team player attitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot clearly, calmly, and safely in the presence of guests and fellow team members.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or have reliable transportation.
• Must provide own tools including but not limited to screw drivers, hammer, pry bar, punches, wrenches, standard socket set up to 1 inch, and metric socket set up to 24mm.

Experience

• Prior Electrical Maintenance Experience is required.