Control Room Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

Killington, VT 05751

Position Type:
Full-Time Seasonal

Salary Range: $23.45 - $24.62 Hourly

Job Category:
Mountain Operations

Compensation:
Hourly wage, adjusted based on experience.

Benefits:
Seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

The Snow making Control Room Operator will report to the Snow making Control Room Foreman and Snow making Manager. Control Room Operators are responsible for controlling, monitoring, logging, recording, and communicating all snow making resource usage, equipment statuses, snow making system problems and on-hill snow making staff activities via numerous computers, handheld radios, manual entry logbooks and telephones.

• Monitor the snow making system continuously, including: weather parameters, pond and river levels, air and water consumption, machine status, machine availability, and others
• Utilize handheld radios, telephones, and computers for relaying operational information and on-slope problems to snow making staff
• Communicate availability of resources to on-hill snowmakers
• Monitor operation of compressors, water pumps, and supporting equipment to ensure all are operating nominally
• Ensure that on-hill snowmakers have the information needed to safely operate snow making equipment while maximizing snow making production, ensuring that snow making is carried out at top capacity
• Log confined space entries and maintain radio contact with snow making personnel while entries are performed
• Maintain communication with other departments, communicating snow making activities or issues that affect operations
• Work with snow making manager, supervisor, control room foreman and snow making foremen to understand and develop snow making system operation plans while adhering to the daily snow plan
• Operate, maintain, and inspect electronic snow making monitoring systems and equipment and report problems to the proper personnel
• Perform computer data entry- record hydrants and guns running, equipment set-up logs, system problems and others
• Maintain shift reports and records daily
• Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by all crews
• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times
• Maintain cleanliness of the control room and surrounding areas
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• General mechanical knowledge and skills relevant to snow making
• Knowledge of pump and/or air compressor operation
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Good planning, administrative, and basic math skills
• No prior snow making experience required

• Ability to work night shifts, with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work nights/days, 12 hour shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in an office setting for extended periods of time
• Above average computer and administrative skills

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status.