Show Control Specialist

Knott's Berry Farm; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA is seeking a part-time Show Control Specialist to design, integrate, operate, and improve park-wide entertainment show control systems. You will lead technical crews, translate plans into functional systems, and support training, safety, and documentation efforts.

The role requires 2–4 years of show control and electronics experience, proficiency in C++, C#, Lua, and HTML, plus strong troubleshooting and soldering skills; must read schematics and work

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with show control systems and entertainment networks.
• Proficient in C++, C#, Lua and HTML programming.
• Strong electronics fundamentals and soldering skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot show control equipment.
• Lead technical crews for show control installations and operations.
• Assist leadership in training, safety programs and policy documentation.
• Read and translate plans/blueprints into functional show control systems.
• Assemble and install show control systems with minimal supervision.
• Research and recommend tools and equipment for projects; troubleshoot issues.

Skills

C++

C#

Lua

HTML

Soldering

Electronics

Troubleshooting

Ladder logic

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Q-Sys

Dante

ETC Eos

Job description

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.

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 Age

18 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's License
• Dante Level 2 Certification, Q-Sys Level 2 Certification, ETC Eos training