Senior Electrical Controls Technician

Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas

Department: Maintenance - Electrical

Job Category: Maintenance/Trades

Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Pay Rate: Starting at $34.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance

Responsibilities: Programming & Troubleshooting: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs specific to amusement ride control systems, ensuring both safety and peak performance. Maintenance & Repair: Conduct regular maintenance, diagnose, and resolve issues in PLC-controlled systems on roller coasters and other attractions, minimizing downtime. Safety & Compliance: Adhere to regulatory safety standards and Six Flags’ high safety benchmarks, closely partnering with Maintenance and Safety teams. System Monitoring: Use HMI and SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, data collection, and analysis to assess attraction performance and system health. Documentation: Accurately document all maintenance, programming updates, and diagnostics; create reports on ride performance and maintenance activities. Team Collaboration: Work alongside ride engineering and maintenance teams to provide support, training, and expert troubleshooting. Emergency Support: Be on-call for urgent troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring guest safety and minimal downtime for attractions. Conduct downtime calls with electrical and mechanical teams during park operation. Energy Management System: Maintenance and implement EMS system to control park A/C, lighting and all park components.

HVAC: Support of HVAC control troubleshooting

Kitchen Equipment: Support troubleshooting of kitchen equipment.

Education & Experience: Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field; experience with amusement rides preferred.

Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text) and hands-on experience with control systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Modicon.

Analytical Skills: Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and programming documentation. Experience with HMI/SCADA Systems: Familiarity with HMI and SCADA systems for detailed monitoring and control of complex equipment. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues effectively.

Communication Skills: Clear and effective communicator for team collaboration and accurate documentation.

Preferred: Experience with safety and control networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus.

Preferred: Background in amusement ride maintenance or related fields.

Physical Requirements: 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 in both indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions. Ability to wear personal protective equipment and perform duties in confined spaces when required.