Rides Engineer

Rides Engineer is responsible To ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the Farah Experiences Leisure Facilities in the Technical Services Rides Department in relation to the Company Core Process; thus directly impacting on the maintenance of rides, facilities and attractions.

This position applies a working knowledge of engineering fundamentals to the division’s engineering activities under the direction of Rides Management team, required to interact with other personnel to provide project-related engineering support including those in QA, Installation, and Procurement. It involves the design, production support, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of ride systems

Job Scope:

• Maintain, erect, repair and troubleshoot various theme park rides and attractions as directed.
• Execute efficient preventive maintenance program and identify the causes of malfunctions.
• Perform visual inspections of assigned rides and attractions as necessary and will be able to train junior staff for inspections as necessary.
• Remove, install, repair and test all electromechanical equipment of rides, animation and attractions.
• Perform other maintenance functions and assists other colleagues as needed by supervision.
• Independently performs difficult engineering tasks to completion that may include a variety of complex features, conflicting design requirements, unusual materials requirements, and the need to coordinate the work of others.
• Provide feedback and technical perspective into the design during the design phase reviews.
• Perform assembly, integration, factory testing, and maintenance/repairs on equipment/systems within his or her area of expertise in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures and in accordance with appropriate Safety Standards.

As an ideal candidate, you must have:

• Technical Diploma or Degree to related field
• Working knowledge of industrial control products to include:
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC),
  • Servo and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD),
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) Panels,
  • Networking equipment (wired and wireless),
  • Analog, Digital and Serial devices
• 3+ years’ direct hands-on experience in the area of expertise (mechanical, electro-hydraulic, electrical/electronic)
• 3+ years’ experience with equipment significantly similar to amusement attractions
• Should possess practical skill and proficient knowledge in two or more trades, such as: mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and small combustion engine repair and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of hardware, bolted connections, and torque.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in all aspects of the area of expertise.
• Strong testing and troubleshooting skills with the ability to think “outside the box”.