SFFT - Senior Electrical Controls Technician

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Controls Technician maintains and optimizes control systems for roller coasters and other park attractions, with a focus on safety, performance, and reliability. The role includes PLC programming and troubleshooting, routine maintenance and repairs, real-time system monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with ride engineering, maintenance, and safety teams. The technician also supports the park’s Energy Management System, HVAC controls, and kitchen equipment, and provides urgent troubleshooting support during park operations. This is a full-time, year-round position with the Maintenance - Electrical department at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas. The starting pay rate is $34.00 per hour, based on experience. The position requires availability for varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, and involves physical work indoors and outdoors, sometimes at heights or in confined spaces.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field.
Advanced knowledge of PLC programming languages, such as Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text.
Hands-on experience with control systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Modicon.
Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and programming documentation.
Familiarity with HMI and SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling complex equipment.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues.
Clear and effective communication skills for team collaboration and accurate documentation.
Availability to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work at heights for extended periods.
Ability to climb ladders, stairs, ride structures, and maintenance platforms.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and more with assistance.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and perform duties in confined spaces when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with amusement rides.
Experience with safety and control networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus.
Background in amusement ride maintenance or related fields.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for amusement ride control systems to support safety and performance.
Perform regular maintenance on PLC-controlled rides and attractions; diagnose and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
Follow regulatory safety standards and Six Flags safety benchmarks, coordinating with Maintenance and Safety teams.
Use HMI and SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, data collection, and analysis of attraction performance and system health.
Document maintenance, programming updates, and diagnostics, and prepare reports on ride performance and maintenance activities.
Collaborate with ride engineering and maintenance teams, providing support, training, and expert troubleshooting.
Provide on-call troubleshooting and repair support for urgent issues to protect guest safety and minimize attraction downtime.
Conduct downtime calls with electrical and mechanical teams during park operations.
Maintain and implement the Energy Management System to control park air conditioning, lighting, and other park components.
Support HVAC control troubleshooting.
Support troubleshooting of kitchen equipment.