Animations Technician - Controls

Responsibilities:

• Essential: Configures sustains troubleshoots and assists repairs to complex electromechanical equipment programmable logic controllers and machinery. Maintenance and installation activities are limited however a very strong ability to troubleshoot configure and sustain the systems is essential.
• Respond and resolve reliability issues that affect controls systems and show quality of all characters and effects in a timely manner.
• Communicate accurately and in a timely manner matters that pertain to the operational status/readiness of all attractions and show venues.
• Assess and then clearly communicate objectives and direction to other technicians while troubleshooting and relaying status information to direct management clients and stakeholders.
• Support requests of all operating groups/departments within USH in a timely and professional manner.
• Adhere to all EHS and Standard Operating Procedures within Attraction Services and USH at large
• Ensure that all sustaining work inclusive of attraction downtime response and design optimizations is properly documented.
• Assist in the development and implementation of processes which enhance system efficiencies and increase productivity.
• Promote and provide extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests.
• Maintain proficiency in all areas as it pertains to his/her area(s) of responsibilities assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Associate degree (AA) from a twoyear college/technical school in applicable discipline(s) or equivalent experience
• Ability & willingness to work a variety of schedules overtime weekends and holidays with short notice.
• Ability and willingness to respond to incidents in locations requiring climbing fallprotection and other nontraditional workenvironments.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written on a technical level.
• Able to work independently
• Strong team player that is focused on the success of the team
• Strong leadership ability
• Requires moderate to heavy physical exertion
• Must be able to lift carry push and pull heavy materials and objects up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand walk bend stoop climb etc. for extended periods of time.

Technical Qualifications/Requirements:

• Possess knowledge of electrical/electronics components and systemssound/video systems projection systemsmechanical/ structural componentsprogrammable logic controllers (PLC) and softwareinventory control inspection quality control procedures.
• Understanding or awareness of software and coding such as ladder logic structured text sequential function chart function block diagram and other text/scriptingbased coding languages.
• Understanding of audio video lighting and show control software and graphical user interfaces.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelors degree from a fouryear college or university preferred.
• Experienced in design and technical blueprints/computer aided drafting for all the disciplines listed above.
• Understanding or awareness of motor control and drives systems or concepts such as variable frequency drives/controllers.
• Understanding or awareness of closedloop motion/servo control systems or concepts.
• Understanding or awareness of process control systems or concepts.
• Excellent organizational verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees and management and willingness to give assistance to coworkers. Strong team player.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/selfstarter
• Ability to multitask and be flexible is essential.
• Theme Park Operations knowledge

Pay rate starting at $31.83 per hour.

Additional Information:

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