Amusement Ride PLC Specialist — Senior Electrical Controls Tech

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Tool reimbursement program: $500–$1000

Boot reimbursement: $200

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas seeks a Senior Electrical Controls Technician to maintain and optimize roller coaster and park attraction control systems. You will program PLCs, troubleshoot, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and high performance.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with experience on Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or Modicon PLCs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field.
• Experience with amusement rides preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming languages and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for amusement ride control systems.
• Maintain and diagnose PLC-controlled systems on roller coasters and attractions to minimize downtime.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance in collaboration with maintenance and safety teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering / Automation Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Modicon PLCs

Job description

Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas seeks a Senior Electrical Controls Technician to maintain and optimize roller coaster and park attraction control systems. You will program PLCs, troubleshoot, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and high performance.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with experience on Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or Modicon PLCs.