Theme Park Industrial Maintenance Engineer (HUNTERSVILLE)
Overview: Job Status/Type: Full time Position Level : Level II Shift/ Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions, depending on level of employee. Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to) maintenance of gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings. Climbing and working safely at height is an essential part of this job. Benefits: 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays) Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best 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 Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required inspections of amusement rides and related equipment as assigned, taking corrective actions as issues are identified. Inspections are visual as well as auditory. Trouble shoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and takes appropriate corrective actions. Properly follows all repair procedures and maintains accurate documentation of all repairs. Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed and submits required paperwork to supervision in a timely manner. Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format. Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices. Reads, understands, and applies information from manufacturer’s manuals for service, repair and or component replacement. Accurately reads blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic). Completes proper documentation as required. 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 Six Flags 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 Six Flags 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 Six Flag’s attendance requirements as outlined in Six Flag’s attendance policies. Adheres to Six Flag’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: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Strong knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications. Strong proficiency in developing and reading one-line diagrams, and technical documents. Proficient at maintaining various rides and attractions. Good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Education : High school diploma or equivalent. License or Certification : Must meet location-specific requirements to work on specific rides and attractions. State or provincial certifications and/or licensing within if applicable in state. Valid driver’s license. Welding certification preferred. Experience : Typically requires 4-6 years mechanical maintenance experience, including at least 2 years working on rides. 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.
