Overnight Amusement Ride Inspector Jobs in Illinois

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).