Rides Controls Technician, Sr.

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Primary Purpose:
This position is responsible for the general maintenance, safety, troubleshooting and upgrading of all electrical/electronic control systems on the attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa with the objective of improving ride operational time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee safety guidelines in all attraction related areas.
• Design, program, repair and maintain programmable logic controller systems.
• Review shutdowns incidents and develop solutions to reduce attraction downtime.
• Implement and track preventative maintenance plans to prevent equipment failure.
• Develop and provide PLC training to other maintenance team members.
• Ensure PLCs are secure and running the correct program versions.
• Update and maintain library of programs, schematics, IO lists, etc.
• Evaluate and maintain software inventories installed on workstations.
• Prepare and train step by step operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Recommend, assist in planning and oversee installation of electronic/electrical system upgrades and repairs.
• Plan and preform annual maintenance tasks on PLC and attraction systems based on downtime incidents, inspections and overall condition of the attraction’s components.
• Communicate information, incidents, requests, schedules etc. with ride vendors and contractors through written and verbal methods.
• Maintain parts inventories based on usage and demand.
• Coordinates multiple trades and contractors during maintenance projects.
• Encourage and demonstrate open and professional communication and cooperation between all departments at Busch Gardens Tampa.
• Responsible for excellent guest/team member relations and satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years in the electrical industrial maintenance field; theme park experience preferred.
• Leadership experience with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment preferred.
• Experience installing and servicing a variety of systems including safety and security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical), communication, and process control systems.
• Must have proficiency maintaining and troubleshooting PLC ladder logic systems, VFDs, DC drives and HMIs using but not limited to Allen Bradley and Siemens control systems.
• Must have an understanding of wiring schematics, electrical drawings, circuits and computer programming.
• Must have computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office and AutoCAD electrical design programs.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must be a working supervisor who can train and motivate a maintenance team.
• Must be a self-motivated individual who can work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work independently and have flexibility to work successfully in a team environment when needed.
• Must demonstrate initiative, organizational and interpersonal skills; Professional and outgoing presence required.
• Ability to provide excellent service and manage professional relationships with internal and external guests.
• Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting techniques, and reporting of unsafe situations.
• Must be willing to comply with and ensure team members comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Must be able to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.
• Must be able to meet current SEA driving guidelines.
• Must be able to push, pull, carry, lift a minimum of 50 lbs, climb to and work at heights exceeding 300’.
• Stand, walk, bend and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• This position is physically demanding.
• Requires full mobility, including ability to walk, sit, stand, stoop, climb, push, pull, bend, and squat.
• Must be able to lift items 50 pounds or more with the assistance of others, safely.
• Must be able to stand on ladders for long periods of time.
• Must be able to climb up various heights (300+ feet) on all types of ladders to reach rooftops, towers etc.

Work environment:

• Outdoors, year round, in most weather conditions.
• Perform job requirements at heights exceeding 300 feet.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.