Senior Electrical Controls & PLC Technician

Carowinds; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Carowinds seeks an Electrical Controls Specialist Senior - Ride Electrical in Concord, NC. The Facilities Electrician inspects, installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems and equipment across rides and facilities.

Responsibilities include wiring, motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, pumps, lighting, generators, and electrical distribution, ensuring safe, code-compliant operation for peak park performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/technical electrical training preferred.
• 6–8 years of prior equivalent work experience.
• English reading/writing and communication required.
• Ability to work safely at heights up to 320 feet.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and repair wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Inspect electrical systems to identify hazards and ensure code compliance.
• Test circuits and continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Plan layout and installation of wiring based on job specs and codes.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or lifts to install or repair wiring and fixtures.
• Complete assigned work orders and enter jobs in the computer system.

Skills

Read/write English

Team cooperation

Safety compliance

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma / GED

Vocational / technical electrical training

Job description

Carowinds seeks an Electrical Controls Specialist Senior - Ride Electrical in Concord, NC. The Facilities Electrician inspects, installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems and equipment across rides and facilities.

Responsibilities include wiring, motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, pumps, lighting, generators, and electrical distribution, ensuring safe, code-compliant operation for peak park performance.