Electrical Controls Specialist
Company: California's Great America
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Overview:Salary details based on experience: $58/hr. -
$62/hr.Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-roundPosition Level: Mid to
Senior - LevelShift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various
shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to
meet business needs. -The Electrical Controls Specialist inspects,
maintains, repairs, modifies, and upgrades ride control systems to
always ensure safe and efficient operations. Responsibilities and
requirements may vary by location. -Benefits: - 3 weeks paid PTO
which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays) -
Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with
dental and vision coverage - - 401K match - Maintenance-specific
scholarships available - FREE entry to ALL our parks and water
parks!Perks: - Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration -
Complimentary tickets for friends and family - Discounts on food
and park merchandise - Full-time and part-time employee events and
gatherings, and more!
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a solid knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and both AC & DC, high and
low voltage motor control circuits.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree (2 year college) in Electrical/Electronic
repair and maintenance.
- Requires 4-6 years of electrical controls experience, including
at least 2 years working on similar electrical and electronic
controls.
- Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge
and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
- Works on diversified assignments that are moderately difficult,
requiring judgment in analysis of facts surrounding individual
transactions/problems and in determination of actions to be taken
within the limits of standard or accepted practice.
- Works under direction where definite objectives are
established. Normally receives little instruction on daily work and
general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
- Performs complex projects within the park related to
electrical/electronic ride control.
- Must have a solid knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers,
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.
Ability to demonstrate the use PLC software and test equipment for
PLC programming and configuration.
- Valid driver's license.
- Directly related experience or a combination of directly
related education and experience and/or competencies may be
considered in place of the above requirements.#LI-CV1 -
Keywords: California's Great America, Fremont , Electrical Controls Specialist, Other , Santa Clara, California
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