Senior Technician

Airswift

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posted on: 3 Oct 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nationality: Any Nationality
Salary: Not Specified
Gender: Not Specified
Arabic Fluency: Not Specified
Job Function: Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical
Company Industry: Travel, Hotel & Tourism

Reporting to:

Assistant technical manager / team leader

Job purpose:

As a senior technician, you will be responsible for executing and leading advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities across a wide range of attraction rides and devices. You will play a key role in ensuring operational readiness, safety, and reliability of all equipment, while supporting installation, certification, and technical operations in collaboration with global ride manufacturers and internal teams.

Key responsibilities:

1. Technical & operational

  • Perform and lead daily, scheduled, and annual maintenance (including rehab) on rides and devices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in compliance with international standards and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Support ride certification/recertification processes and ensure readiness for daily operations.
  • Maintain accurate records using asset management systems and technical documentation.
  • Participate in evacuation drills, safety inspections, and emergency response procedures.
  • 2. Leadership & quality control

  • Supervise junior technicians and ensure quality control of all maintenance activities.
  • Step in for the team leader when required and assist in planning manpower, tools, and materials.
  • Conduct inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with calibration and safety standards.
  • Provide feedback for continuous improvement of SOPs, manuals, and technical processes.
  • 3. Compliance & reporting

  • Adhere to sevenu2019s QHSE policies and safety protocols.
  • Ensure optimal use of consumables and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
  • Support the implementation of technical standards such as EN13814, ASTM F24, and SASO regulations.
  • Requirements & qualifications:

    1. Education & experience

  • Diploma/certificate in mechanical or electrical engineering (or related technical field).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the leisure and attraction industry, preferably in theme parks.
  • Proven experience in major ride/device maintenance, including annual rehab and complex roller coasters.
  • 2. Nature of experience

  • Familiarity with EN13814 and/or ASTM F24 standards.
  • Hands-on experience with roller coasters, dark rides, carousels, wind tunnels, climbing walls, karting, and playgrounds.
  • Skilled in NDT procedures, lubrication, torquing, and interpreting technical schematics.
  • Experience with ride vendors such as Mack, Vekoma, Zamperla, B&M, Maurer, IE Park, SBF VISA, Gosetto.
  • 3. Soft skills

  • Proficient in English (spoken and written); Arabic is a plus.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, time management, and guest safety awareness.
  • Training & certifications (not mandatory):

  • Pneumatics and hydraulics training
  • Work at height certification
  • Train the trainer course
  • IPAF (Mobile elevated work platform license)
  • PASMA (Mobile scaffold erection license)
  • NEBOSH (Health & safety)
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