Rides Controls Technician, Sr.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee safety guidelines in all attraction related areas.
• Design, program, repair and maintain programmable logic controller systems.
• Review shutdowns incidents and develop solutions to reduce attraction downtime.
• Implement and track preventative maintenance plans to prevent equipment failure.
• Develop and provide PLC training to other maintenance team members.
• Ensure PLCs are secure and running the correct program versions.
• Update and maintain library of programs, schematics, IO lists, etc.
• Evaluate and maintain software inventories installed on workstations.
• Prepare and train step by step operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Recommend, assist in planning and oversee installation of electronic/electrical system upgrades and repairs.
• Plan and preform annual maintenance tasks on PLC and attraction systems based on downtime incidents, inspections and overall condition of the attraction’s components.
• Communicate information, incidents, requests, schedules etc. with ride vendors and contractors through written and verbal methods.
• Maintain parts inventories based on usage and demand.
• Cover multiple trades and contractors during maintenance projects.
• Encourage and demonstrate open and professional communication and cooperation between all departments at Busch Gardens Tampa.
• Responsible for excellent guest/team member relations and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years in the electrical industrial maintenance field; theme park experience preferred.
• Leadership experience with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment preferred.
• Experience installing and servicing a variety of systems including safety and security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical), communication, and process control systems.
• Must have proficiency maintaining and troubleshooting PLC ladder logic systems, VFDs, DC drives and HMIs using but not limited to Allen Bradley and Siemens control systems.
• Must have an understanding of wiring schematics, electrical drawings, circuits and computer programming.
• Must have computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office and AutoCAD electrical design programs.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must be a working supervisor who can train and motivate a maintenance team.
• Must be a self-motivated individual who can work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work independently and have flexibility to work successfully in a team environment when needed.
• Must demonstrate initiative, organizational and interpersonal skills; Professional and outgoing presence required.
• Able to provide excellent service and manage professional relationships with internal and external guests.
• Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting techniques, and reporting of unsafe situations.
• Willing to comply with and ensure team members comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Must be able to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.
• Must be able to meet current SEA driving guidelines.
• Must be able to push, pull, carry, lift a minimum of 50 lbs, climb to and work at heights exceeding 300’.
• Stand, walk, bend and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions.