Electrician Full-Time-$27/HR

Overview: Six Flags Great America is seeking a qualified Electrician to repair, maintain, install, and inspect electrical systems across the park — including amusement rides, attractions, and support facilities. Our electricians maintain park power distribution (switchgear, transformers, disconnects, and panelboards) and work with all voltage systems up to and including three-phase 480V, service ride power-transfer and DC drive systems, perform ride and field-device inspections, and carry out new installations and upgrades in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. Responsibilities: Responsibilities Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Repair, install, and troubleshoot electrical wiring systems, controls, lighting fixtures, and ride equipment. • Work with all voltage systems up to and including three-phase 480V. • Maintain and inspect park power distribution equipment — disconnects, transformers, switchgear, panelboards, and distribution cabinets — up to 480V. • Perform ride inspections, checking field devices — proximity switches, photo eyes, limit switches, cables, and similar — to verify all connections are secure and components are undamaged. • Inspect, maintain, and service AC and DC motors driven by contactors or drives, including DC motor and tach-generator brush replacement and commutator inspection and stoning. • Service ride power-transfer systems — slip rings, conductor (bus) rails, collector shoes, and brushes — including brush replacement, ring and rail dressing, and carbon management (some systems at 480V). • Inspect, test, and adjust electromechanical motor and safety brakes — brake-coil continuity, air-gap adjustment, and pad wear to specification. • Inspect and verify ride restraint-circuit components, such as lap-bar and harness-release solenoids. • Maintain facility electrical systems and perform new installations and upgrades. • Maintain facility, ride, and queue lighting, including emergency/egress lighting and exit signs. • Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical apparatus. • Install or modify electrical systems and components. • Update drawings and schematic diagrams, and assist in selecting electrical components and materials. • Assist with park operations responsibilities as needed. Qualifications: Qualifications Required: • Minimum of 2 years of relevant electrical experience. • High School Diploma or GED. • Working knowledge of current electrical codes (NEC). • Ability to read and work from schematic and wiring diagrams. • Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems on rides, controls, motors, and equipment. • Experience inspecting and maintaining field devices and ride control components. • Experience with conduit bending and pipe/raceway installation. • Experience with AC and DC motors, contactors, and drives. • Experience with power distribution equipment (disconnects, transformers, switchgear, panelboards) up to 480V. • Valid driver's license. • Ability to climb, work at heights, and perform heavy lifting. • Must provide own hand tools for daily use. • Willing to work varied shifts and flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Preferred: • Trade school certification, completed apprenticeship, or active enrollment in a trade program. • Experience with motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, or relay logic. • Experience servicing DC motors and tach generators (brush replacement and commutator stoning). • Experience with slip-ring, conductor-rail (bus bar), and collector-shoe power-transfer systems. • Experience inspecting and adjusting electromechanical motor and safety brakes (air gap, coil continuity).