Snowmaking Supervisor

Angel Fire Resort; Angel Fire (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Angel Fire Resort is seeking a Snowmaking Supervisor to join the team this summer. The Snowmaking department currently works on summer snowmaking projects and prepares for the winter ski season.

Working under the Snowmaking Manager & Assistant Manager, the Snowmaking Supervisor will lead other employees by example in skillfully and carefully completing all projects assigned, handling equipment properly, and following all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• At least three years of snowmaking experience with an air/water system; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Appreciation and understanding of the ski industry/culture is a must.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team, and work in extreme winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily supervision of the snowmaking department and ensures all employees follow procedures and best practices.
• Carries out summer projects that prepare the mountain for winter operations, including rerouting equipment and installing piping.
• Operates, maintains, and tracks snowmaking equipment; manages safety standards and reports.
• Supports pre-season equipment testing and addresses leaks or issues before the snowmaking season.
• Operates valves and pumps to regulate water and air mixture for snow production.
• Attends staff meetings and helps improve service and operations; enforces safety on slopes.
• Ensures proper equipment usage and ŕemoval from slopes during open hours; coordinates with patrol and dispatch as needed.
• Performs inspections and adheres to environmental and OSHA regulations.

Job description

Angel Fire Resort is seeking a Snowmaking Supervisor to join the team this summer. The Snowmaking department currently works on summer snowmaking projects and prepares for the winter ski season. Working under the Snowmaking Manager & Assistant Manager, the Snowmaking Supervisor will lead other employees by example in skillfully and carefully completing all projects assigned, handling equipment properly, and following all safety policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience working with an air/water snowmaking system, have experience leading employees, and is prepared to work in extreme winter conditions. This will be a full time, year-round benefited position. We are looking for the right candidate to positively contribute to our Snowmaking team!

To be successful in this role you will:

• Take pride in the quality of your work
• Work well on a team and leading others
• Strive for excellence when carrying out all snowmaking duties and procedures

Employee Type:

Hourly, non-exempt

Job Category:

Full time seasonal or full time year-round

Leadership Responsibilities:

Yes

Required Certs or Licenses:

Driver’s license

Attendance:

Reliable, predictable, punctual, and in-personattendanceis essential, includes weekends and holidays as scheduled

Estimated start date:

Now hiring

A typical shift:

Summer hours: 7am-5pm 4 days a week. Winter hours: typically 12am-8am 4 days a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following:

(other duties may be assigned)

• Provides daily supervision of the snowmaking department and ensures all employees follow the procedures and best practices of snowmaking operations.
• Carries out summer projects that prepare the mountain for winter operations, which includes rerouting snowmaking equipment for new lifts being installed and installing piping and electric
• Operates, maintains, and tracks various types of snowmaking equipment, including hydrants, using proper safety standards.
• Ensures proper completion and filing of all required reports and logs.
• Supports the Snowmaking Manager with the pre-season pressure testing of the equipment, addressing any leaks or issues prior to the start of the snowmaking season.
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water.
• Turns outlet valves to adjust compressed air and water mixture to obtain desired snow spray.
• Works safely in close proximity to heavy equipment, high voltage, and high-water pressures.
• Makes snow in correct location by interpreting snow plan, relocating equipment, and gauging snow coverage.
• Attends periodic staff meetings with other department heads to discuss company policies and patrons’ complaints, and to make recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
• Ensures employees use equipment, snowmobiles, vehicles, and ATV’s according all best practices, including wearing helmets as required.
• Plays an active role in the risk management of the slopes by addressing safety concerns and identifying areas of improvement for overall guest experience.
• Assists with inspections to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems of all equipment.
• Ensures that any snowmaking equipment left out on the slopes during the day (when the mountain is open for skiing) is moved off to the side of the run, marked, and/or roped off in order to meet risk management best practices. This can be done by contacting the Patrol Director or Summit Dispatch to request assistance with hazard marking.
• Receives training and completes all tasks as regulated by State and Federal environmental standards and OSHA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned while waiting for optimum snowmaking weather.
  

Environment:

This is a physically demanding, outdoor, night time position which includes working long hours in variable (severe, cold, wet, adverse) winter weather conditions. Must be able to regularly lift/carry 100lbs.

Qualifications:

At least three years of snowmaking experience with an air/water system; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Appreciation and understanding of the ski industry/culture is a must.

Other:

A ski jacket and snow pants will be provided as part of the uniform. Must provide all other winter clothing and boots.

About Angel Fire Resort:

Angel Fire Resort is a top year-round mountain resort destination in New Mexico. The resort is situated at over 8,600' elevation in the Southern Rocky Mountains, 30 minutes east of Taos and has views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. Employees come from all over the world for our winter and summer seasons, which makes for a unique and diverse team to work with. Angel Fire strives to offer the best value and choice for family outdoor recreation activities to its members, guests and visitors-including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, golf, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, zip lines, tennis, fishing, hiking, premium RV sites, dining and more.