Ride Engineer (Maintenance)-LEG00022Q

Description

Removes, installs, repairs and tests all electromechanical equipment of rides, animation, attractions and buildings.  Performs other maintenance functions within theme park and assists other maintenance personnel as needed necessary by maintenance supervision.  Troubleshooting of complex American and foreign made equipment. General Electrical, and  PLC experience including VFD’s preferred

Scope and Responsibilities:

•  Follows established maintenance program, including any emergency repairs as required to keep down time to an acceptable minimum in all areas of attractions and facilities.
• Follow through on all maintenance repairs.
• Ensures that all ride equipment and work areas are kept clean, neat, and orderly at all times.
• Ensures the security and safety of all rides by inspecting and prevention of safety hazards on all rides and attractions.
• Ensures internal compliance with maintenance, safety and security procedures by following established ASTM, NEC, state, and local electrical codes, and loss prevention guidelines.
• Operate simple machine tools, such as drill presses, power saws, grinders, etc.
• Recognizes equipment that needs repair, replacing, or adjusting.
• Keeps tools, machines, and all other company equipment in clean and good working order.
• Keeps safety as #1 priority.
• Keeps informed and updated on modern techniques and technical methods by attending supplemental courses, seminars, conventions, etc.
• Maintain liaison with fellow maintenance employees and other departments.
• Follows LEGOLAND Florida policies and procedures at all times.
• Responds to emergency calls within theme park, expediting repairs to ensure guest and fellow Model Citizens safety and comfort at all times.
• Maintains Rides and Attractions in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health.

 Background and Experience:

A minimum of four years of experience in installing, maintaining, and servicing of electromechanical equipment as a journeyman/technician is required. Considerable knowledge of the practices, tools, and equipment used to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rides and other electromechanical equipment is required. Basic knowledge of types and grades of hardware, Torque wrenches and math skills is required. Basic skill in reading a micrometer and caliber is required. Preferred experience in repairing and servicing small diesel and gasoline engines. Preferred basic knowledge in operating lathe and milling machines. Preferred strong working knowledge of Electrical, PLC’s, and VFD’s. Possesses thorough understanding of, but not limited to, working knowledge, of all phases of electromechanical work related to overhaul, repair, and preventive maintenance of all types of ride equipment, animation, utilities theme park, including high volume submersible-and turbine-type water pumps. Extensive knowledge in preventive maintenance systems is required. Must have thorough knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, such as linear actuators, solenoids, etc. Ability to read and evaluate reports and correspondence and basic math skills required. Must be able to read blueprints pertaining to rides, attractions and buildings. Must have a general knowledge of all types of lubricants. Must be able to react under pressure or in an emergency in a calm and rational manner. A friendly, polite, customer service oriented demeanor is required. Demonstrated ability to follow supervisor’s directions effectively, and observe and remember details. Requires the ability to make quick and proper decisions.

Must supply all hand tools up to 1 inch which are needed to meet the requirements of the above job description.

Education:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (or equivalent education and experience) is required.

Physical Demands:

• Maintain excellent physical condition with the ability to perform the required duties of the job description.
• Ability to work in hard to access areas such as uneven terrain, confined spaces, and high places.
• Requires the use of safety goggles, gloves, ear plugs, respiratory devices, and rain gear when appropriate.
• Wear appropriate footwear as prescribed by LEGOLAND California policy and procedures.
• Wear uniform/clothing provided. Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and conform to established LEGOLAND California appearance standards.
• Frequent lifting of moderate to heavy loads (25–70lbs). Required to lift and move loads with uneven weight distribution.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walking to move about the park site, and interact with employees.
• Hear with surrounding distracting noises.  Noise level to possibly exceed 85 decibels.

Work Environment:

• Various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces, may include dirty and dusty environment.
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, with extreme hot or cold conditions.

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to support park operations.
• Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record.
• Must be able to read and write English and maintain proper State required documentation.
• Responds to emergency calls within theme park, expediting repairs to ensure guest and fellow Model Citizens safety and comfort at all times.
• Maintains Rides and Attractions in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health.