Automation Specialist - Water Quality, Zoological (Full-Time)

Monitor, operate, and maintain all controls, instrumentation, and support equipment integral to the animal life support systems and the water treatment facilities. Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

• Perform inspections and maintenance on a daily basis on instrumentation and support equipment
• Tests, troubleshoots, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of low and medium voltage industrial electrical systems, components, motors and machinery; rebuilds equipment to manufacturer's specifications.
• Ensure all safety and environmental polices and procedures are followed.
• Ensure general cleanliness of all facilities throughout the park.
• Install and replace instrumentation support equipment.
• Maintain department tools on a daily basis.
• Work in vaults, and other confined spaces utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with applicable regulations and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and calibration on instrumentation and support equipment in the corresponding maintenance logs.
• Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes required in making additions, extensions or alterations in electrical systems.
• Installs, maintains, repairs and calibrates a wide variety of electronic recording and indicating instruments.
• Maintaining, operating and trouble shooting ozone units and supporting air compressors.
• Troubleshoots and replaces electrical components of valve actuators as well as rebuilding electrical actuators.
• Schedules, coordinates, supervises, inspects and participates in the work of personnel engaged in cleaning, maintaining and repairing of all life support equipment and surrounding areas.
• Uses chemicals and disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with SEA policy and supervisor's directives.
• Utilizes safe handling, storage and disposal practices of toxic substance and hazardous waste in accordance with SeaWorld and department operating procedures.
• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectations, and needs.
• Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed: 

• At least 18 years of age.
• Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of two years experience at a Level II, in addition to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid state driver's license; visiting students and military must have valid driver's license from state
• of residency and able to provide a copy of the DMV report.
• Able to read and understand electrical/electronic schematics.
• Able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests and team members.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to regularly lift/move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance and smell.
• Work weekends, holidays, early mornings and late evenings.

Compensation:

• $20.00 - $31.00 contingent on experience