Ride & AV Controls Lead - Engineering & Safety

Merlin; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Merlin Magic Pass for friends and fam

Recognition Programs and Rewards

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort in Winter Haven, FL is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Assistant Manager to lead the Controls team, overseeing ride control and AV systems to ensure safety, reliability, and peak performance across the resort.

You will mentor technicians, plan preventive maintenance, manage work orders in asset systems, and collaborate with Operations to minimize downtime while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Ride Controls and AV Control Technicians.
• Plan and assign daily work activities, preventive maintenance, and repair schedules.
• Manage work orders and asset information within the asset management system.
• Support ride reliability, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving across resort attractions.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with technician recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Support major maintenance projects, ride modifications, and engineering initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Automation troubleshooting

Safety culture

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Beckhoff

Job description

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort in Winter Haven, FL is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Assistant Manager to lead the Controls team, overseeing ride control and AV systems to ensure safety, reliability, and peak performance across the resort.

You will mentor technicians, plan preventive maintenance, manage work orders in asset systems, and collaborate with Operations to minimize downtime while delivering outstanding guest experiences.