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Snowmakers are an elite group, and the backbone of this resort; this role exists to lead them well. You’ll oversee safe operation of the snowmaking system across alpine terrain and varying conditions, direct the fleet’s maintenance and uptime, and own the training, safety, and skill development of every operator on the team. Working closely with the Snow Surfaces Director, you’ll help set nightly production priorities, then lead your crew through the execution - on foot, by vehicle, and in the field with them. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has put in the time as an operator, can learn our system inside and out, and is ready to build and lead the team that keeps it running.\nWhy Sugar Bowl?\nSugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts a like.\nWho You Are\n4+ years of snowmaking experience, including advanced troubleshooting and pump station operation\nExperience with SMI, Techno Alpin and HKD snowmaking equipment\nPrior lead or supervisory experience, ideally in snowmaking or a comparable field-based crew\nA track record of mentoring and developing operators, from entry-level through advanced skill sets\nDeep working knowledge of snowmaking systems, hydrant networks, and pump stations\nAbility to operate heavy equipment such as snow cats and loaders\nComfortable owning safety program compliance, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)\nStrong communication skills, comfortable generating reports and documentation\nPunctual, energetic, and self-motivated, with a genuine team-first mindset\nComfortable working in extreme weather conditions on extreme terrain, on foot and by vehicle\nAble to work on an on-call basis, with work weeks that may exceed 40 hours during peak production windows\nTreats courtesy and safety as top priorities\nOpen to learning new skills and supporting other departments as needed; a versatile, team-first mindset\nWhat You’ll do\nDirectly supervise, schedule, and coach the Snowmaker I, II, and III team each shift\nLead the safe, efficient operation of the snowmaking system across alpine terrain and varying conditions\nPartner with the Snow Surfaces Director to determine nightly snowmaking priorities based on weather, temperature windows, and production needs\nOwn advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of snow guns and pump stations, and escalate major equipment issues appropriately\nDirect the maintenance and upkeep of the snowmaking fleet to protect production uptime\nTrain and onboard new Snowmaker I hires, and mentor Snowmaker II and III operators toward continued growth\nEvaluate operator performance, provide direct coaching and feedback, and flag personnel concerns to the Snow 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