Snowmaking Controller

Location: Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free RTD EcoPass
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Employee housing program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski County resorts
• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)

Position Summary: When the sun goes down and temperatures drop below freezing, our snowmakers gear-up and head out on the mountain.  Facing challenging weather and difficult mountain terrain, our snowmakers perform the physically demanding job of tending to our snowmaking equipment.  This position plays an instrumental role in creating the product that our guests enjoy: advanced, intermediate, beginner terrain, learning areas, terrain parks and racecourses.  It all starts with our snowmakers. 

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Perform job duties in a safe manner according to departmental training and procedures.
• Understand the system components for water and air delivery.
• Properly operate water pumps and air compressors for maximum production and efficiency.
• React to and troubleshoot snowmaking system issues.
• Assist in the charging and draining of snowmaking pipelines.
• Maintain proper injection rate of snowmaking water additive.
• Maintain radio contact with the on-hill crew & communicate availability of resources to on-hill crew (air and water).
• Relay weather changes to on-hill crew.
• Follow confined space entry protocol, be able to relive system pressure if need arises.
• Keep work areas clear of snow and ice.
• Maintain thorough shift records.
• Generate the daily management report.
• Communicate any equipment issues to department manager/ equipment manager.
• Assist in pumphouse duties such as rolling snowmaking hose.
• Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests.
• All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations. 

Other Duties as Assigned: 

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.  
• This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes. 

Specific Job Skills:

• A valid Driver’s License & the ability to pass MVR check that meet company standards.
• Be on time for your scheduled shift- dressed and ready at the start of the shift.
• Lead/participate in the daily safety meeting & accomplishment of daily operational objectives.
• Meet assigned schedule, pick up extra shifts as needed & communicate with the Department Manager if unable to meet assigned schedule.
• Maintain a positive attitude & help foster a team environment.
• Operate a truck, 4-wheeler and/or a snowmobile, on occasion.

Physical Demands:

• Work for 12-hour shifts.
• Stand on concrete