Senior Electrical Controls Technician
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 involves programming and troubleshooting PLCs, maintaining PLC-controlled systems, monitoring equipment with HMI and SCADA systems, documenting maintenance and diagnostics, and collaborating with ride engineering, maintenance, and safety teams. The technician also supports urgent repairs, conducts downtime calls during park operations, maintains and implements the Energy Management System for park systems, and assists with HVAC control and kitchen equipment troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of PLC programming languages, including 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.
- 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 roller coaster and attraction systems, diagnose faults, and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
- Follow regulatory safety standards and Six Flags safety benchmarks while working 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 for park air conditioning, lighting, and other park components.
- Support HVAC control troubleshooting.
- Support kitchen equipment troubleshooting.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Annual tool reimbursement of $500–$1,000.
- Annual boot reimbursement of $200.
- Free uniforms.
- Bi-weekly pay.
- Nationwide park access with free admission for the employee and a guest.
- Annual complimentary tickets for friends and family.
- Exclusive employee events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
