Senior Electrical Controls Technician - Amusement Ride Automation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Tool reimbursement: $500–$1000 yearly

Boot reimbursement: $200 yearly

Free uniforms

Bi-weekly pay

Park access for you and a guest

Annual tickets for friends and family

Job summary

Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio seeks a Senior Electrical Controls Technician to maintain and optimize control systems for roller coasters and park attractions. You will program PLCs, troubleshoot complex controls, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure safety, reliability, and peak performance.

Responsibilities include programming, maintenance, safety compliance, system monitoring via HMI/SCADA, documentation, and on-call emergency support.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field; amusement ride experience preferred.
Strong PLC knowledge: Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text.
Experience with HMI/SCADA systems for monitoring and control.
Familiarity with safety networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus) and PLC troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for amusement ride control systems.
Perform regular maintenance, diagnose, and repair PLC-controlled systems on rides and attractions.
Adhere to safety standards and collaborate with Maintenance and Safety teams.
Use HMI/SCADA for real-time monitoring and data collection; analyze system health.
Document maintenance, programming updates, and diagnostics; prepare performance reports.
Collaborate with ride engineering and maintenance teams for training and expert support.
Provide emergency on-call troubleshooting to minimize downtime.