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Chance Rides is currently seeking a Contracts & Risk Manager to join our team.

    Chance Rides, LLC creates joy and lasting memories through motion by manufacturing a diverse line of trains, carousels, people movers, thrill rides, roller coasters and observations wheels. With over 65 years of legacy and talent, our skilled workforce and dedicated leadership serve customers that include theme parks, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, and stand-alone attraction venues across the globe. As an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) based company, we practice truth, team, heart, drive, and joy to create these amazing experiences.

Contracts & Risk Manager

General Purpose: Reporting to the President & CEO, the Contracts & Risk Manager will support the full lifecycle of project-based contracts, typically ranging from 6 months to 3 years in duration and valued between $500K and $10M+. This role will serve as the company’s primary internal manager for contract process, contract administration, insurance coordination, document retention, and related risk-management activities across commercial, supplier, customer, and occasional government engagements. This position is not intended to function as in-house counsel. The ideal candidate must be highly comfortable reading, interpreting, summarizing, and working with contractual language, but will coordinate with outside counsel, insurance brokers, legacy subject-matter resources, and company leadership when specialized legal, insurance, or business judgment is required. This role requires strong confidentiality, sound judgment, practical business sense, and the ability to translate complex contract and risk issues into clear recommendations for the President & CEO and leadership team. Key Responsibilities

• Key advisor for CEO and the organization on a variety of topics including strategy, contract, general business and negotiation risk mitigation, multi-national customers, etc. Includes risk register management and issue escalation.
• Collaborate with project managers, finance, legal counsel, and executive leadership to ensure contract terms align with project scope, timelines, and risk profiles. Maintain compliance monitoring.
• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements, customer contracts, NDAs, lease agreements, and service-level agreements. Develop and maintain standard templates of various contract documents.
• Support proposal development and bid responses, particularly for government RFPs, ensuring compliance and other applicable regulations.
• Support internal and client-facing presentations by preparing contractual summaries, risk assessments, service bulletins, manual updates, language clarity, and compliance overviews.
• Lead company-wide document retention and records-management discipline for contracts, legal matters, insurance, corporate records, customer and vendor agreements, major project documentation, claims, compliance records, and related business records. Coordinate with Engineering on boundaries for technical drawings, engineering data, product documentation, and controlled design records.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain a practical contract lifecycle management process, which may include a dedicated CLM platform, enhancements to existing systems, AI-enabled tools, SharePoint/Teams workflows, DocuSign, ERP integration, or other scalable solutions. Establish intake procedures, approval workflows, standard templates, version control, repository structure, key-date tracking, and reporting for contract status and risk visibility.
• Serve as the management point for corporate compliance calendars, recurring filings, licenses, registrations, renewals, reporting deadlines, and similar administrative obligations. Coordinate with Finance, HR, outside counsel, insurance brokers, ownership, and other internal stakeholders to help ensure required filings and reporting obligations are completed on time.
• Coordinate company insurance matters in partnership with insurance brokers, leadership, and outside counsel. Review contract insurance requirements, certificates, endorsements, indemnity language, liability limits, umbrella/excess coverage requirements, waiver of subrogation, additional insured language, and related risk-transfer provisions. Identify gaps between contractual obligations and available coverage and escalate material issues before commitments are made. Coordinate with external counsel as needed for complex or high-risk agreements and legal needs including incident and accident investigations.
• Some infrequent travel could be required

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Business Administration, Legal Studies, Risk Management, Engineering Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration, legal operations, risk management, commercial administration, project administration, or a related function. Experience supporting project-based, engineered, manufactured, construction, industrial, equipment, aerospace, transportation, government, or similarly complex commercial environments.
• Ability to manage confidential information with utmost integrity, discretion, and executive-level judgment. Strong working knowledge of contract structure, risk allocation, indemnity, limitation of liability, warranties, insurance requirements, change orders, payment terms, confidentiality, dispute resolution, and document-control practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex terms, risks, and tradeoffs to non-legal stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint/Teams, DocuSign or similar tools, and the ability to help implement practical contract lifecycle management, document retention, and AI-enabled analysis tools.

 Preferred Attributes

• JD, MBA, paralegal certification, contract management certification, or other advanced credentials preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting engineering and manufacturing projects. Mechanical or technical aptitude including hobbies can be beneficial.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with an initiative-taking approach to problem solving.
• Financial understanding and application to the role.
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS, is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of insurance concepts, including CGL, umbrella/excess coverage, professional liability, additional insured status, waiver subrogation, certificates of insurance, endorsements, and claims coordination.

Compensation Package

• A fun, dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership and drive company success
• Starting salary range of $120,000 - $135,000 depending on qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits include medical/dental/vision
• Supplemental/ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Annual performance reviews
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday Pay

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Chance Rides, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer [av_hr class='invisible' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' font='entypo-fontello' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='15' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' id='' custom_class='' template_class='' av_uid='' sc_version='1.0' admin_preview_bg=''] Please apply below with our quick online application form. *Required fields. Resume optional.

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Chance Rides, LLC is currently seeking an experienced Prep & Paint Tech to join the team.

Ever walked through an amusement park and thought, “Someone built that… and I wish it were me”? At Chance Rides, we’ve been creating world-class attractions—coasters, trains, trams, carousels, observation wheels, and more—for over 60 years. Our work isn’t just metal and fiberglass. It’s joy, motion, and memories brought to life for millions of riders around the world. Now is your time to help craft the surfaces, shapes, and details that make our rides iconic. We’re looking for a Prep & Paint Tech who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and contributing to experiences that last a lifetime. Job Duties include (but not limited to):

• Paint steel and fiberglass parts of various shapes and sizes.
• Perform bodywork duties, including prepping fiberglass and metal parts by filling, sanding, and smoothing surfaces.
• Accurately mix paints, primers, and related materials according to specifications.
• Operate forklift and paint line equipment as needed.
• Assemble, operate, maintain, and clean spray painting equipment.
• Ensure proper paint thickness and a high-quality finish.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

 Minimum Skills/Requirements:

• 1 year of relevant bodywork, painting, and paint preparation experience or equivalent training preferred.
• Ability to achieve consistent paint thickness and finish quality.
• Prior experience with proportioning units and color mixing.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines, follow verbal and written instructions, and work independently.
• High attention to detail with thorough inspection of finished work.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, respirator physical and fit test, drug screen, and background check.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, bending, and lifting to 40 lbs.

Chance Rides Offers:

• Competitive hourly wage of $22–$26/hr. (based on relevant experience and skill set)
• 90-day and annual performance/compensation reviews
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability Plans
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Perfect Attendance Awards Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid personal time, vacation, and holidays

Job Type: Full-time  Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.   Build the surfaces. Build the rides. Build the joy. This isn’t just a job, it’s your chance to craft rides that families will treasure for generations. Apply today and join the team that puts joy in motion every single day! Chance Rides, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please apply below with our quick online application form. *Required fields. Resume optional.

Chance Rides, LLC manufactures a diverse line of amusement ride products including trains, trams, carousels, thrill rides, observation wheels and roller coasters that are enjoyed all around the world. With over 60 years of legacy and talent, our dedicated leadership, management and skilled workforce serves customers including global attraction venues, theme parks, family entertainment centers, zoos and aquariums. Are you interested in Joining Our Talent Network? Please fill out the form below and come grow with us! *Required fields

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Chance Rides, LLC is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the team.

Chance Rides manufactures diverse amusement ride products, including trains, trams, carousels, thrill rides, observation wheels and roller coasters that are enjoyed all over the world. With over 60 years of legacy and talent, our dedicated leadership, management and skilled workforce serves customers, including stand-alone attraction venues across the globe and large and regional theme parks, family entertainment centers, zoos and aquariums. We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. Job Duties include (but not limited to):

• Perform general building and facility maintenance, both interior and exterior
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and maintenance
• Utilize intermediate knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot and complete repairs
• Conduct basic machinery repair and preventative maintenance
• Safely use ladders and aerial lifts (comfort working at heights is required)
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned

Schedule & Requirements

• Ability to work 1st shift
• Must provide own safety‑toed footwear and basic hand and power tools
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and background check

Chance Rides Offers: Chance Rides LLC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive hourly pay of $24–$28 per hour (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Performance reviews at 90 days and annually
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Perfect Attendance Awards Program
• Paid personal time, vacation, and holidays

 Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Chance Rides, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer