What are the responsibilities and job description for the SNOWMAKING SYSTEMS OPERATOR position at Windham Mountain Club?
Overview of Position: This is a full-time year-round position. The Snowmaking Systems Operator performs a critical role in the snowmaking operation. This individual operates, monitors, and controls the snowmaking systems. Snowmaking systems include but are not limited to: local and remote high pressure pumping stations, local high volume compressor system, and multiple computer platforms for automated snowmaking systems. Outside of the operational season this role performs mechanical and electrical industrial maintenance.
Job Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted, walk indoor and outdoor surfaces including snow, bend regularly, climb ladders, and sustain adverse weather conditions for the duration of shifts (8 hours per day)
- Must have mechanical and electrical aptitude and understanding.
- Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office knowledge.
- Must be responsible, dependable and logical. This individual will be working with expensive and sensitive equipment.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must have a strong level of commitment to assigned tasks and work ethics.
Job Duties: The list below represents some of the tasks you will be asked to perform at some time during your employment here at Windham Mountain Club.
- Perform daily maintenance checks and operational procedures for compressors, motors, and pumps; pressure checks, oil checks and changes, heat checks, valve checks, and system performance data.
- Perform snowmaking systems operations; start up, shut down, operation monitoring and adjustment.
- Operate automated snowmaking guns and systems.
- Communicate with the snowmakers all relevant information.
- Perform motor, pump, and compressor testing, repairs and maintenance.
- Assist with new systems installation, snowmaking guns and systems maintenance.
- Maintain metrics logs and CMMS repair entries.
- Follow all company procedures, policies and safety requirements.
Level 1 Snowmaking Systems Operator Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Has Completed all systems operator trainee requirements.
- Communicates clearly with snowmaking teams.
- Follows all safety procedures and protocols.
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Actively participates in Level 1 Systems operator training in the following:
- Acts independently during common system malfunctions.
- Plans with shift supervisors on resource management during shift.
- Performs operational maintenance as required.
- Understands drive faults.
- Understands pump performance and testing.
- Performs basic mechanical system maintenance as required.
- Basic familiarity of relevant equipment technical manuals.
- Has completed 1 season of operations.
Level 2 Snowmaking Systems Operator Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Has completed all level 1 requirements.
- Performs independently during all system operations and malfunctions.
- Has read and has a solid understanding of equipment technical manuals.
- Able to read relevant schematics.
- Able to perform system electrical trouble shooting a needed.
- Performs all non-subcontracted maintenance and repairs independently.
- Works with subcontractors during maintenance and repair calls.
- Maintains and submits system operational, maintenance, and repair documentation.
- Has completed a minimum of 2 seasons of operations.
Level 3 Snowmaking Systems Operator Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Has completed all Level 1 & 2 requirements.
- Develops and improves operational and training processes.
- Trains level 1 and 2 system operators.
- Able to implement new equipment maintenance and repair documentation.
- Interfaces, schedules with subcontractors and sr. management on all systems capitol repairs and system improvements.
- Has completed 3 or more seasons of operations.
Work Schedule and Conditions: We are in the business of providing premier guest experiences. Traditionally our busy periods are during weekends and holidays, which you will be expected to work. You can also expect to be asked to work extra hours or days on occasion, especially during the holiday periods or in the event of mechanical emergencies.
