Rides Engineer

Job description / Role

JOB OVERVIEW: To ensure a smooth and efficient operation in the Maintenance Department in relation to the Company Core Process; thus directly impacting on the maintenance of facilities, equipment and attractions.

The Rides Engineer applies a working knowledge of engineering fundamentals to the division’s engineering activities under the direction of Rides and Attractions Management, including the Team Leaders, Assistant Manager, Manager and Maintenance Director.

The Rides Engineer is also required to interact with other personnel to provide project-related engineering support including those in QA, Manufacturing, and Procurement. The Rides Engineer may lead or mentor other engineers, designers, and technicians during various project phases.

This position involves the design, production support, integration, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of ride and show control systems both in the factory and in the field.

JOB SCOPE
- Maintain, erect, repair and troubleshoot various theme park rides and attractions as directed.
- Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions and perform troubleshooting.
- 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.
- Performs other maintenance functions within theme park and assists other Maintenance Colleagues as needed by maintenance supervision.
- Troubleshooting of complex made equipment.
- 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.

Requirements

- Technical Diploma.
- Three to five (3-5) years’ direct hands-on experience in the area of expertise (mechanical, electro-hydraulic, electrical/electronic)
- At least three (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.

Desirable:
- 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.
- Technical degree preferred
- 5 years’ direct hands-on experience in the area of expertise (mechanical, electro-hydraulic, electrical/electronic), with at least Five (5) years’ experience with equipment significantly similar to amusement attractions.
- Draft technical test plans, manuals, and other documents for equipment/systems within his/her area of expertise.

About the Company

Farah Experiences LLC was established in 2008 to provide world-class entertainment experiences. Today, the company manages and operates Ferrari World Abu Dhabi , the world's first Ferrari-branded Theme Park and Yas Waterworld, the UAE's unique Emirati water theme park.

Millions of satisfied guests have already visited the two iconic family attractions set in the heart of Yas Island, ideally located 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 30 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 45 minutes from Dubai.

Farah Experiences is a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Miral Asset Management LLC.