Snowmaking Manager
About The Position
The Snowmaking Manager makes snow overnight to supplement natural snowfall at Willamette Pass Ski Resort and helps create excellent winter sports conditions for guests. The role coordinates and facilitates the snowmaking plan and maintenance of the snowmaking system, which includes TechnoAlpin TR10 and SMI fan guns. The manager troubleshoots and maintains snowmaking controls and infrastructure, including electrical systems, guns, pipelines, and components; relocates guns and hoses around the mountain; and operates high-voltage equipment and high-pressure air and water systems using appropriate safety precautions. The position trains and supervises the snowmaking team, monitors performance, inspects equipment, and tracks operating hours and warranty information. It also collaborates with mountain operations departments and ensures compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety laws.
Requirements
- Knowledge of how temperature fluctuations, weather, and other atmospheric conditions affect snowmaking, and ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions.
- Ability to troubleshoot snowmaking equipment malfunctions.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with guests and co-workers.
- Ability to work in inclement weather and terrain for sustained periods.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including any hours of the day and any days of the week, as seasonal needs dictate.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ATASS.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate the snowmaking plan and maintenance of the snowmaking system.
- Troubleshoot and maintain snowmaking controls and infrastructure, including electrical systems, guns, pipelines, and components.
- Facilitate relocation of snowmaking guns and hoses to different areas of the mountain as directed.
- Operate high-voltage equipment and high-pressure air and water systems while following appropriate safety precautions.
- Train snowmakers in snowmaking procedures and safety aspects, and supervise and monitor team performance.
- Inspect equipment function and track equipment hours and warranty information.
- Collaborate with mountain operations departments to support mountain-wide communication and safety.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other laws governing personnel, environmental, and equipment safety.
- Adjust snowmaking operations to changing weather and atmospheric conditions.
- Help grow the snowmaking team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
