Engineering Technician

LEGOLAND Parks • Winter Haven, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves removing, installing, repairing, and testing all electromechanical equipment of rides, animation, attractions, and buildings. The technician will perform other maintenance functions within the theme park and assist other maintenance personnel as needed. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex American and foreign-made equipment, with general electrical and PLC experience including VFD’s being preferred. The position emphasizes keeping safety as the top priority, following established maintenance programs, and ensuring all ride equipment and work areas are kept clean, neat, and orderly. The technician will ensure the security and safety of all rides by inspecting and preventing safety hazards, and maintain internal compliance with maintenance, safety, and security procedures by adhering to established ASTM, NEC, state, and local electrical codes, and loss prevention guidelines. The role also includes operating simple machine tools, recognizing equipment needing repair, and keeping tools and company equipment in good working order. Continuous learning through supplemental courses, seminars, and conventions is encouraged. The technician will maintain liaison with fellow maintenance employees and other departments, and follow LEGOLAND Florida policies and procedures. Responding to emergency calls within the theme park to expedite repairs is crucial for guest and employee safety and comfort. The role also involves maintaining Rides and Attractions in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health standards and requires the ability to react calmly and rationally under pressure or in an emergency. A friendly, polite, customer service-oriented demeanor is necessary, and mentoring/training current Ride Engineer I Model Citizens is an ongoing responsibility.

Requirements

• A minimum of four years of experience in installing, maintaining, and servicing of electromechanical equipment as a journeyman/technician is required.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Extensive knowledge of the practices, tools, and equipment used to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rides and other electromechanical equipment is required.
• Extensive skill in reading a micrometre and caliber is required.
• Possesses thorough understanding of, but not limited to, working knowledge, of all phases of electromechanical work related to overhaul, repair, and preventive maintenance of all types of ride equipment, animation, utilities theme park, including high volume submersible-and turbine-type water pumps.
• Must be able to read blueprints pertaining to rides, attractions and buildings.
• Must have a general knowledge of all types of lubricants.
• High school graduate or General Education Degree (or equivalent education and experience) is required.
• Finger dexterity sufficient to complete paperwork activities and to use a computer.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read written materials, to complete paperwork activities, and to drive.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals in person and by telephone.
• Ability to work in hard to access areas such as uneven terrain, confined spaces, and high places.
• Requires the use of safety goggles, gloves, ear plugs, respiratory devices, and rain gear when appropriate.
• Wear appropriate footwear as prescribed by LEGOLAND California policy and procedures.
• Wear uniform/clothing provided. Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and conform to established LEGOLAND California appearance standards.
• Frequent lifting of moderate to heavy loads (25–70lbs). Required to lift and move loads with uneven weight distribution.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walking to move about the park site, and interact with employees.
• Hear with surrounding distracting noises. Noise level to possibly exceed 85 decibels.

Nice To Haves

• General Electrical, and PLC experience including VFD’s preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in preventive maintenance systems is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, such as linear actuators, solenoids, etc is preferred.
• Basic ability to read and evaluate reports preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of types and grades of hardware, Torque wrenches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeps safety as #1 priority.
• Follows established maintenance program, including any emergency repairs as required to keep down time to an acceptable minimum in all areas of attractions and facilities.
• Follow through on all maintenance repairs.
• Ensures that all ride equipment and work areas are kept clean, neat, and orderly at all times.
• Ensures the security and safety of all rides by inspecting and prevention of safety hazards on all rides and attractions.
• Ensures internal compliance with maintenance, safety and security procedures by following established ASTM, NEC, state, and local electrical codes, and loss prevention guidelines.
• Operate simple machine tools, such as drill presses, power saws, grinders, etc.
• Recognizes equipment that needs repair, replacing, or adjusting.
• Keeps tools, machines, and all other company equipment in clean and good working order.
• Keeps informed and updated on modern techniques and technical methods by attending supplemental courses, seminars, conventions, etc.
• Maintain liaison with fellow maintenance employees and other departments.
• Follows LEGOLAND Florida policies and procedures at all times.
• Responds to emergency calls within theme park, expediting repairs to ensure guest and fellow Model Citizens safety and comfort at all times.
• Maintains Rides and Attractions in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health.
• Must be able to react under pressure or in an emergency in a calm and rational manner.
• A friendly, polite, customer service oriented demeanour is required.
• Mentor/train current Ride Engineer I Model Citizens on an ongoing basis.
• Employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, their colleagues and guests (where appropriate), in line with the Group Policy (HS001) and the law. In particular, they must ensure that they follow safe working procedures for all work activities that they undertake and they must not use any tools or equipment for which they have not been trained. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are reported to their line manager and must cooperate with any investigation as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent Health Care Options: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy well-deserved breaks to recharge!
• Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions.
• Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work!
• 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.
• Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED