Facilities Electrician

Overview:

Inspect, install, repair, and maintain all the ride electrical and communications systems and equipment. This includes but not limited: wiring, electrical fixtures, electric motors, motor controls, variable frequency drives, soft starters, programmable logic controllers, sensors, pumps, lighting, generators and all levels of electrical distribution, transformers, and inverters. Work from ladders, scaffolds, and man lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

Salary Details: $32.22 / hr - $41.48 / hr, based on experience 

Responsibilities:

• Able to read and work with Ladder Logic, blueprints and various types of schematics.
• Participates in the daily inspection and compilation of amusement rides including electrical PM's and Work Orders. Responds to service calls in a prompt and professional matter.
• Communicates issues and repairs made with Ride Maintenance Supervision and/or Ride Operations. Updates progress at regular intervals.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and repair/correct the problem. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, man lifts, or other structures at heights up to 300 feet above the ground or in confined spaces.
• Maintains adequate records of repairs or work completed in logbooks and/or electronically through Computerized Maintenance Management Software.
• Provides technical assistance in the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of rides as necessary. Thorough understanding of building codes, California Electrical Code, National Electrical Code NEC, and related electrical and control standards (NFPA 70) etc.
• Remains flexible with rotating schedule and overtime when needed.
• Provides assistance with Facility Maintenance and other departments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree / vocational or technical school degree
• At least 2-4 years of relevant work experience
• Solid grasp of the fundamental principles of electronics, including Ohm's Law, basic AC and DC circuit analysis, basic digital logic, and extensive knowledge of common electronic components and their uses.
• Extensive operational knowledge of various lighting consoles including ETC and High-End Systems.
• Expertise of operation in theatrical lighting equipment and up to date knowledge of current lighting trends, controllers, styles and equipment.
• Extensive ability to read and understand a variety of technical documentation including manuals, schematic diagrams, drawings, labels, color codes, etc.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot electronic circuits down to the component level & complex systems while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.