Ride Maintenance Manager

Join Grupo Vidanta and Help Shape the Future of Entertainment in Mexico

At Grupo Vidanta, we create extraordinary destinations and world-class experiences that combine hospitality, entertainment, and innovation. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational performance across our entertainment developments.

As we continue expanding our entertainment projects in Mexico, we are seeking an experienced Amusement Ride Maintenance Manager with a strong background in theme park and amusement park operations, specializing in the maintenance of mechanical rides and roller coasters, technical team leadership, and safety-critical maintenance environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced amusement park maintenance professional to take on a leadership role within a growing international entertainment destination.

This position is based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and requires permanent relocation.

Position Overview

Lead the maintenance strategy and day-to-day maintenance operations of amusement rides, ensuring equipment safety, reliability, and availability through effective technical resource management, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities and a safety-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the ride maintenance team, establishing clear priorities, performance standards, technical accountability, and a strong culture of operational safety.
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure ride reliability, availability, and operational readiness.
• Direct complex troubleshooting activities, technical inspections, functional testing, and safe return-to-service procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements, internal operating procedures, and applicable international amusement ride safety standards.
• Manage maintenance budgets, technical resources, critical spare parts inventories, specialized services, and external contractors to support operational continuity.
• Oversee work orders, equipment maintenance histories, asset management records, and maintenance performance indicators through Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Coordinate technical activities with Operations, Engineering, Safety, ride manufacturers, and specialized service providers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, asset performance, and ride lifecycle optimization without compromising safety standards.
• Establish technical criteria for risk assessments, critical failure response, equipment inspections, and safe return-to-service authorization in accordance with established procedures.
• Lead maintenance-related activities during new ride installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, pre-opening preparations, and attraction startup.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in amusement ride and/or roller coaster maintenance, including at least 3 years in maintenance leadership or management roles within the amusement park or theme park industry.
• Advanced technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, automation, control systems, and safety devices used in amusement rides.
• Proven experience developing and managing maintenance programs, allocating technical resources, responding to critical equipment failures, and performing reliability analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable amusement ride safety standards, particularly ASTM F24 and EN 13814, as well as industrial safety procedures and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices.
• Experience interpreting and applying OEM manuals, technical specifications, inspection protocols, and safe equipment release procedures.
• Proficiency in CMMS platforms for maintenance planning, work order management, equipment history tracking, and performance reporting.
• Strong leadership, technical decision-making, risk management, and multidisciplinary team coordination skills.
• Advanced English proficiency for technical documentation, communication with international manufacturers, and collaboration with global technical teams.
• Willingness and ability to permanently relocate to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Preferred Experience

Previous involvement in amusement park openings, new attraction installations, and ride commissioning projects is highly valued.

Experience leading or supporting commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), safety validations, technical handover, pre-opening activities, and operational readiness assessments will be considered a strong advantage.

Candidates with direct experience working alongside international ride manufacturers (OEMs) during the installation, testing, and startup of complex amusement rides are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Grupo Vidanta?

At Grupo Vidanta, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of extraordinary entertainment destinations, lead specialized technical teams, and work with sophisticated ride technologies in a dynamic international environment.

We are looking for a technically driven leader who combines operational discipline, strategic maintenance management, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Ready to take your amusement ride maintenance career to an international leadership opportunity?

Join Grupo Vidanta and help us deliver safe, reliable, and exceptional entertainment experiences in Mexico.

Please note: This is a full-time, on-site position based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Permanent relocation is required.