SFFT - Senior Electrical Controls Technician

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•San Antonio, TX

4d•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, maintenance and repair of PLC-controlled systems, monitoring attraction systems through HMI and SCADA, and documenting maintenance and programming work. The technician collaborates with ride engineering, maintenance, and safety teams, provides support and training, and responds to urgent repair needs. Additional duties include maintaining and implementing the Energy Management System for park air conditioning, lighting, and other components, as well as troubleshooting HVAC controls and kitchen equipment. This is a full-time, year-round position at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, with a starting pay rate of $34.00 per hour based on experience.

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.
Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues.
Clear communication skills for team collaboration and accurate documentation.
Availability to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, to support park operations.
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 frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, and handle more with assistance.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and work 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, diagnose faults, and resolve issues in PLC-controlled roller coaster and attraction systems to minimize downtime.
Follow regulatory safety standards and Six Flags safety benchmarks in coordination 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 controlling park air conditioning, lighting, and other park components.
Support troubleshooting of HVAC controls and kitchen equipment.