Electrical Controls Technician: PLC & Drive Specialist

Six Flags; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Point is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain control systems. The role requires strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and extensive use of diagnostic tools, with a focus on DC drive controllers and motors. SLC500 to ControlLogix experience is valued.

Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent and be able to join the electrical union. This on-site position requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays and may involve

Qualifications

• Must join electrical union.
• Assoc degree in industrial or robotic control systems preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial control system experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Driver's License.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Background checks required for applicants 18+ unless prohibited by law.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical systems.
• Calibrate equipment, design, inspect, and troubleshoot wiring, panels, glitches, and other malfunctions.
• Diagnose and repair DC drive controllers and DC motors.
• Must know how to use amp probe, digital voltmeter, oscilloscope and other test equipment.
• Diagnose PLCs (SLC500, PLC5, NUMA LOGIC, ControlLogix 5000, CompactLogix) and relay logic electrical problems.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and capable of drawing schematics.
• Standard control system wiring practices and control sensing devices such as proximity sensors, photo eyes, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Diagnostics

Electrical wiring

HMI/SCADA

Education

Assoc degree

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Oscilloscope use

Job description

Cedar Point is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain control systems. The role requires strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and extensive use of diagnostic tools, with a focus on DC drive controllers and motors. SLC500 to ControlLogix experience is valued.

Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent and be able to join the electrical union. This on-site position requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays and may involve