Electrical Controls Technician

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation • Sandusky, OH

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About The Position

As an Electrical Controls Technician, you are responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Cedar Point’s control systems. You work as part of a team to maintain systems to a high standard, using digital multimeters, PLC ladder logic, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, diagnostic software, and other tools. The role requires working knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls, including AC and DC drives and PLCs ranging from PLC5 to ControlLogix. Other drive and PLC brands may also be used.

Requirements

• Must join the electrical union.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a background check if 18 years of age or older; the check may include credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per company policy and applicable law.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in industrial or robotic control systems preferred.
• High degree of computer literacy preferred.
• Maintenance journeyman (Class A) preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial control system experience preferred.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Icom software programs, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems is desirable.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and ability to draw schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical systems.
• Calibrate equipment; design and inspect wiring and panels; and troubleshoot glitches and other malfunctions.
• Diagnose and repair DC drive controllers and DC motors.
• Use an amp probe, digital voltmeter, oscilloscope, and other test equipment.
• Diagnose electrical problems involving PLCs (SLC500, PLC5, NUMA LOGIC, ControlLogix 5000, and CompactLogix) and relay logic.
• Apply standard control-system wiring practices and work with control sensing devices such as proximity sensors and photo eyes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed