Senior Electrical Controls Technician - Amusement Ride PLCs

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor- LA

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Tool reimbursement program

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Bi-weekly pay

Park access for you and a guest

Complimentary tickets for friends and

Job summary

Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Controls Technician to join the Maintenance - Electrical team. The role focuses on PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems for amusement rides, with on-call responsibilities to ensure guest safety and minimal downtime.

You will work with HMI/SCADA systems, document activities, and collaborate with ride engineering and safety teams.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience with amusement rides preferred.
Knowledge of PLC programming languages and control systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for amusement ride control systems.
Maintain and repair PLC-controlled systems on roller coasters and attractions.
Adhere to safety standards and collaborate with Maintenance and Safety teams.
Monitor systems with HMI/SCADA for performance and health.
Document maintenance, programming updates, and diagnostics; generate reports.
Provide training and troubleshooting support with ride engineering and maintenance teams.
Be on-call for urgent repairs during park operations.
Support EMS for park HVAC and lighting and assist HVAC control troubleshooting.
Assist with kitchen equipment troubleshooting as needed.