Electrical Controls Technician

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation • Sandusky, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Point is seeking qualified Electrical Controls Technicians to provide diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance for the park's control systems. This role involves working as part of a team to maintain systems to a high standard, utilizing various diagnostic tools and software. Candidates must possess a working knowledge of Allen Bradley controls, including DC and AC drives, and a range of PLCs from PLC5 to ControlLogix, though knowledge of other brands is also valuable.

Requirements

• Must join electrical union.
• Driver's License.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley controls to include DC and AC drives and a multitude of PLCs from the tried-and-true PLC5 to the latest and greatest ControlLogix.
• Knowledge of how to use amp probe, digital volt meter, oscilloscope and other test equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in industrial or robotic control systems.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• Maintenance journeyman (Class A).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of industrial control system experience.
• High school graduate/GED.
• Working knowledge of Icom software programs.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical systems.
• Calibrate equipment, design, inspect, and troubleshoot wiring, panels, glitches, and other malfunctions.
• Diagnose and repair DC drive controllers and DC motors.
• Diagnose PLC (SLC500, PLC5, NUMA LOGIC, ControlLogix 5000, CompactLogix) and relay logic electrical problems.
• Be familiar with AutoCad and capable of drawing schematics.
• Apply standard control system wiring practices and knowledge of control sensing devices such as proximity sensors, photo eyes, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees