Engineer III - Rides & Show: Keep Attractions Safe

Give Kids The World, Inc.; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Give Kids The World, Inc. seeks an Engineer III - Rides & Show to perform preventative maintenance and diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues on rides and show equipment. You will interpret blueprints, manage safety standards, and document repairs to ensure reliable operation of attractions.

The role requires PLC knowledge, electrical testing, and experience with motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems in a theme-park setting.

Qualifications

• Experience performing complex troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot sensor technology, PLC controllers, variable speed motors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with power distribution systems up to 600 volts and working knowledge of AC/DC motors, motor controls, VFD, lighting, and control circuits.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics; understand lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on rides and show equipment to ensure reliability and safety.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues and implement solutions.
• Document findings and repairs with precise records in systems like Nuvola or equivalent.
• Repair and modify equipment per specifications; support ride control systems and show effects.

Skills

Complex troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hand tools

PLC controllers

VFDs and motor controls

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Read blueprints/schematics

Lockout/tagout procedures

Electrical meters

Troubleshoot sensors

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman’s license (preferred)

Tools

Electrical meters

Multimeter

PLC programming tools

Power distribution equipment

Job description

Give Kids The World, Inc. seeks an Engineer III - Rides & Show to perform preventative maintenance and diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues on rides and show equipment. You will interpret blueprints, manage safety standards, and document repairs to ensure reliable operation of attractions.

The role requires PLC knowledge, electrical testing, and experience with motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems in a theme-park setting.