Senior PLC Controls Technician for Amusement Rides

Six Flags Corp; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool reimbursement

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Bi-weekly pay

Free park access

Job summary

Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TX seeks a Senior Electrical Controls Technician to maintain and optimize ride control systems. You will program PLCs, troubleshoot, and collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure safety and reliability.

The role is full-time year-round with hourly pay starting at $34.00, plus benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) matching, tool reimbursement, boot reimbursement, uniforms, and free park access for you and a guest.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field.
• Experience with amusement rides preferred and safety-focused maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming languages and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs for amusement ride control systems.
• Maintain and repair PLC-controlled equipment on roller coasters and attractions.
• Use HMI/SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and data collection.
• Document maintenance, programming updates, and diagnostics.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Modicon

Safety standards

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Modicon

Job description

Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TX seeks a Senior Electrical Controls Technician to maintain and optimize ride control systems. You will program PLCs, troubleshoot, and collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure safety and reliability.

The role is full-time year-round with hourly pay starting at $34.00, plus benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) matching, tool reimbursement, boot reimbursement, uniforms, and free park access for you and a guest.