Overview:
Inspects, maintains, repairs, modifies, and upgrades ride control systems to always ensure safe and efficient operations.
Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Inspects and evaluates rides for proper function. Detects and investigates any electronic/electrical malfunctions or irregularities and responds to daily trouble calls.
- Orders parts as needed for maintaining ride control systems.
- Ensures rides are maintained according to the manufacturer, Cedar Fair, and state guidelines to ensure the safety of ride control operators and guests.
- Makes suggestions on improving or retrofitting existing ride control systems when variables such as obsolescence indicate the need for doing so.
- Coordinates activities with other departments and crews as necessary.
- Maintains working copy of existing control system software and keeps up-to-date with newer versions.
- Maintains integrity of ride control programs and annually checks for discrepancies of each ride system.
- Coordinates and performs annual preventative maintenance of ride control systems.
- Maintains documentation of ride control systems. Prepares and/or processes numerous maintenance records, shift reports, purchase orders, modification forms, estimates, contract agreements, schedules, etc.
- Assists in other areas where control expertise is required such as energy management lighting systems.
- May oversee the work of outside contractors.
- Attends workshops, trainings, meetings, etc. to maintain skills and stay abreast of industry trends, products, and resources.
- Receives and reviews various records and reports, including maintenance requests, maintenance reports, schematics, ride modification forms, purchase orders, equipment manuals, shift reports, safety sheets, down time reports, contractor quotes, etc.
- Refers to policy and procedure manuals, maintenance manuals, technical manuals and diagrams, blueprints, computer manuals, ride manuals, catalogs, reference manuals, etc.
- Operates a variety of equipment and machinery, which may include a vehicle, snorkel lift, forklift, computer, two-way radio, etc.
- Uses a variety of supplies and tools, which may include computer and clerical supplies, electrician tools, meters, scopes, other hand and power tools, etc.
- Interacts with and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc.
- Provides guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.
- Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervisor.
- Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
- Meets Cedar Fair's attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies.
- Adheres to Cedar Fair's code of conduct including costuming and grooming standards as outlined in employees' Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualtifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum 1-2 years related experience in industrial electrical maintenance work, or a school equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Themed amusement park experience a plus.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to climb and work at heights up to 330 feet.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Solid knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications. Excellent skills in motor and motion control methods and components and in designing and implementing closed-loop motion control. Good skills with using the tools and equipment required. Basic skills using Auto CAD. Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate between co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, and inspectors. PLC programming and configuration.
Education: Associate degree (2 year college) in Electrical/Electronic repair and maintenance.
License or Certification: Valid driver's license
Experience: Typically requires 4-6 years of electrical controls experience, including at least 2 years working on similar electrical controls.
Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.