Electrical Controls Technician

Six Flags - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

San Antonio, TX

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

Join our team at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in an exciting, year-round position. We offer a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with matching. You'll also enjoy weekly pay, nationwide park access with free admission for you and a guest, annual complimentary tickets for friends and family, exclusive employee events, and a thrilling work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs specific to amusement ride control systems, ensuring both safety and peak performance.
• Conduct regular maintenance, diagnose, and resolve issues in PLC-controlled systems on roller coasters and other attractions, minimizing downtime.
• Adhere to regulatory safety standards and Six Flags' high safety benchmarks, closely partnering with Maintenance and Safety teams.
• Use HMI and SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, data collection, and analysis to assess attraction performance and system health.
• Accurately document all maintenance, programming updates, and diagnostics; create reports on ride performance and maintenance activities.
• Work alongside ride engineering and maintenance teams to provide support, training, and expert troubleshooting.
• Be on-call for urgent troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring guest safety and minimal downtime for attractions.
• Conduct downtime calls with electrical and mechanical teams during park operation.
• Maintain and implement EMS system to control park A/C, lighting and all park components.
• Support HVAC control troubleshooting.
• Support troubleshooting of kitchen equipment.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text).
• Hands-on experience with control systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Modicon.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and programming documentation.
• Familiarity with HMI and SCADA systems for detailed monitoring and control of complex equipment.
• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues effectively.
• Clear and effective communicator for team collaboration and accurate documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with safety and control networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus.
• Background in amusement ride maintenance or related fields.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, to support park operations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with matching
• Weekly pay
• Nationwide park access with free admission for you and a guest
• Annual complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Exclusive employee events