Rides Control Technician - PLC & Electrical Expert

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent and Health Care Flexible FSP

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC in Seattle is seeking a Rides Control Technician to maintain and upgrade the electrical/electronic ride-control systems across attractions, ensuring safety and peak performance. You’ll diagnose PLCs, program VFDs, and perform annual verifications while documenting activities for ride readiness.

The role requires 2+ years in an industrial setting, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work at heights and irregular hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an industrial environment or equivalent education/experience.
• Electrical/electronic knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Understand amusement ride operation from basic circuits to PLCs.
• Understand and troubleshoot variable speed AC/DC drives.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver's license; local residency rules apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair ride electrical/electronic systems up to 600 volts.
• Diagnose problems in hard-wired and software PLC circuits.
• Verify PLC programs and monitor code for recurring issues.
• Complete tagging procedures and ride inspections per safety standards.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate with leadership.
• Program VFDs and DC controllers; read PLC logic.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical safety

Ride control systems

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Step 7

TwinCAT

Profibus

Job description

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC in Seattle is seeking a Rides Control Technician to maintain and upgrade the electrical/electronic ride-control systems across attractions, ensuring safety and peak performance. You’ll diagnose PLCs, program VFDs, and perform annual verifications while documenting activities for ride readiness.

The role requires 2+ years in an industrial setting, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work at heights and irregular hours.