Ride Control & Automation Technician

Six Flags

Gurnee (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Six Flags is seeking a Ride Control Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, program and modify the control and safety systems that govern ride operation throughout the park. You will work at the component level on programmable controllers, safety circuits, drive systems, and field devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory inspections and safety standards.

You will support current and legacy systems, develop HMI applications, interpret ladder logic, document changes, and collaborate with

Qualifications

Associate degree in electronics technology, industrial controls, or a related field; OR completion of an accredited technical program or apprenticeship in industrial controls; OR four years of directly related industrial controls experience in place of the degree.
Minimum two years of experience programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers in an industrial or equivalent environment.
Demonstrated experience with Allen-Bradley control platforms across current and legacy systems.
Working knowledge of EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, and AS-Interface.
Experience with SCADA platform configuration and maintenance.
Ability to read and modify electrical schematics and ladder logic.

Responsibilities

Program, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify ride control programs across PLC platforms.
Program and troubleshoot Siemens control systems using STEP 7.
Configure safety-rated control systems and maintain safety circuits.
Develop and troubleshoot HMI applications and operator interfaces.
Inspect, test, and verify ride control and safety circuits; document changes.
Maintain control system drawings and documentation; follow lockout/tagout safety.
Support Electric Shop and Mechanical departments to reduce downtime.