Show Control Specialist

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation seeks a Show Control Specialist to design, integrate, operate, and continuously improve entertainment show control systems across the park. The role provides specialized technical expertise, drives innovation, and ensures reliable performance of critical entertainment tech infrastructure.

The position requires 2-4 years of show control experience with PLCs and entertainment networks, plus proficiency in C++, C#, Lua, and HTML.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years of experience with show control systems, PLCs, and entertainment network design.
• Proficiency in C++, C#, Lua, and HTML.
• Experience with IP-based audio/video systems, cameras, and monitors.
• Knowledge of electronics fundamentals and basic circuit analysis.
• Soldering and general electronic repair skills.
• Familiarity with ladder logic, structured text, and related coding concepts.
• Understanding of show control software and GUI interfaces.
• Ability to read technical documentation and schematics.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot theatrical Show Control equipment (PLCs, computers/tablets, controllers, networks).
• Lead technical crews in constructing, installing, operating, and striking show control gear.
• Assist leadership with training and safety program development and documentation.
• Read and translate plans and blueprints into functional Show Control systems.
• Assemble and install Show Control systems/structures with minimal supervision.
• Research and recommend tools and equipment; troubleshoot day-to-day issues.

Skills

C++

C#

Lua

HTML

Electronics

Soldering

Reading docs

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Dante Level 2 Certification

Q-Sys Level 2 Certification

ETC Eos training

Job description

Overview

$27.24 / hour

Part-Time Position

The Show Control Specialist is responsible for the design, integration, operation, and continuous improvement of entertainment show control systems across the park. The position provides specialized technical expertise, drives innovation through research and development, and ensures the reliable performance of critical entertainment technology infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Build, installs, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots theatrical Show Control equipment such as programmable logic controllers, computers/tablets, electronics, integrated circuits, lighting controllers/boards, audio controllers/boards, audio signal routers, motion controllers, media players, media servers, show control software, show control switchers/routers and network switches.
• Lead technical crews that constucts, installs, operates, strikes, and/or show control equipment and any other technical equipment as needed.
• Assist leadership in developing department training and safety programs as well as documentation of policies and procedurs.
• Read, understand, develop, and implement plans and blueprints. Translate plans and designers' concepts into a functional Show Control system.
• Ability to assemble and install Show Control systems/structures/infrastructure with minimal supervision.
• Research and recommend tools and equipment to complete/operate assigned projects. Troubleshoot and repair a variety of basic issues and equipment during day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

This position requires the following education and experience, or an equivalent combination of both:

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Experience

2 - 4 years of experience with show control systems, programmable logic controllers, and entertainment network design and configuration, with proficiency in C++, C#, Lua, and HTML

Minimum Age18 years of age or older

Qualifications:

• Experience with IP-based distributed audio/video systems, animation audio systems, and closed circuit cameras, monitors and recording devices.
• Solid grasp of the fundamental principles of electronics, including Ohm’s Law, basic AC and DC circuit analysis, basic digital logic, and extensive knowledge of common electronic components and their uses.
• Proficient skills in soldering and general electronic repair.
• Understanding of software and coding, such as ladder logic, structured text, sequential function chart, funtion block diagram, and other text/script-based coding languages.
• Understanding of audio, video, lighting, and show control software and graphical user interfaces.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to read and understand a variety of technical documentation including manuals, schematic diagrams, drawings, labels, color-codes, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits down to the component level.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools required.
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy,unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Certification

CA Driver'sLicense

Dante Level 2 Certification, Q-Sys Level 2 Certification, ETC Eos training