Senior Technician

Airswift

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Ref: PP000-20215

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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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