This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This position ensures the safe and reliable electrical operation of lifts, with emphasis on proficiency, instruction, safety, and leadership in all areas of Lift Maintenance. This department is responsible for the safe transport of guests and employees on the mountain. The role is perfect for someone who wants to learn and grow with the department and build a career in the ski industry Essential Job Responsibilities: • Ability to assist in troubleshooting and repair of lift related Industrial Controls, including Programmable Logic Controllers and Drives • Utilize technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to optimize equipment downtime, working closely with Lift Mechanics • Actively involved in lift emergency procedures and time dependent repairs • Engages around priorities to foster engagement, collaboration, and results • Be able to follow safety and risk management policies and procedures • Supports the professional growth and development of employees across all levels of the organization • Assists with mechanical maintenance of lifts. • Implements lift preventative maintenance program established by Lift Maintenance; maintaining all ANSI state and federal regulations. • Makes fast and accurate diagnosis of equipment failures in a safe and prudent manner. • Adheres to and participates in the company safety program • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment • Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables. • Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with the Lift Maintenance Manager to diagnose malfunction. • Replaces faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices. • Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors. • Other duties as assigned (Will be included in all postings) Personal Skills: • Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.’s Vision, Purpose, and Values. • Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest’s expectations. • Ability to accept criticism and opportunities gracefully and humbly for growth. • Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment. Qualifications/Knowledge: • Prior general electrical experience, including the ability to read and understand electrical schematics; experience with 24-Volt electrical systems helpful. • Must have or ability to obtain a valid US driver's license. • Must be willing to work flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, evening shifts, overtime, etc. Work Environment: Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is often a fast-paced work environment, especially during Holidays and Peak days. TSVI is in a high-altitude alpine environment. Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions. Must be able to work in close quarters and with other staff. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, sometimes loud. Physical Demands of Position Include: • Able to lift and carry 50 pounds • Intermediate ski/snowboard ability preferred. • Ability to work efficiently at heights. • Able to work outdoors in adverse mountain winter weather conditions. • Ability to safely operate a snowmobile and ATV Background Check: Positions dealing with children, of safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check. • Is a Background Check required for this position: No • Is an MVR required for this position: Yes
See More Details >>Responsible for maintaining facilities and other mountain electrical systems including control and drive systems, distribution centers, transformers, power, lighting and heating. • Responsible for maintaining facilities and other mountain electrical systems including control and drive systems, distribution centers, transformers, power, lighting and heating. • Executing scheduled annual, monthly, weekly and daily maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, reporting, repairing or replacing as required. • Locate sources of problems by observing electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; and checking for issues. • Responding to and determining cause of electrical problems and implementing solutions by repairing or explaining problem and solution to operator. • Response and correction of the problem to be completed as quickly and safely as possible with the public's safety, and your own safety being the highest priority. Implementing and ensuring compliance with all Company, State, and National safety policies and procedures. • Remove defective parts, using proper tools; examining and diagnosing cause of failure and correcting the condition. • Maintain tools, equipment, parts and supplies inventory and conserve resources by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate equipment parts and supplies and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. • Assist Manager/Supervisor with the parts and supplies ordering needs. • Help with the planning and implementation of on-going training and procedure updates. • Have complete working knowledge of the Ski Safety Act and its application to our ski mountain This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Essential Job Responsibilities: • Previous electrical maintenance experience. • Well organized record keeping and troubleshooting skills. • Possess a State of New Mexico Journeyman Electrician License. • Is familiar with the NEC through regular use. • Possess the basic abilities to use hand tools including screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, etc. • Possess the basic abilities to use power tools including drills, saws, grinders, etc. • Capable of climbing up and down steep ski slopes, mountain terrain. • Ability to assist in digging trenches as required for task at hand. • Possess two-way radio communication skills. • Must have a valid drivers' license and be added to drivers list through TSV insurance company. • Actively supports the basic philosophies of TSV set forth in the Statement of Purpose. • A caring, safe, responsible, enthusiastic and team-oriented attitude. • The ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in hazardous and life-threatening situations. • Enthusiastically approaches all aspects of the job outlined in this job description and other tasks asked to endeavor. • Establishes and maintains productive work relationships with co-workers, other TSV staff, supervisors, and management. • Works well with staff and area management in promoting consistency in procedures and operations. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Personal Skills: • Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.'s Commitment and Passions. • Ability to gracefully and humbly accept criticism and opportunities for growth. • Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with set-backs, challenges and while working in an ever-changing environment. • Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest's expectations. Qualifications/Knowledge: • Must be able to read electrical schematics and understand symbols and many different manufacturer schematic layouts. • Must maintain OSHA requirements, as well as the National Electrical Codes. • Must be able to use test equipment to troubleshoot all types of electrical systems. Frequent testing on energized 480 VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC and 24VDC circuits is required. • Must have working knowledge of electrical and electronic control/sensor devices and their functions, testing and installation. • Ability to assess and troubleshoot all routine mechanical issues. • Must have valid driver's license. • Working knowledge of Skier Safety Act and ANSI Guidelines. • Must be able to function effectively at elevations of 10,000 feet or higher. • Must be able to function effectively in inclement weather conditions. • Must be able to ski / board at an intermediate level. • At least two years of electrical and maintenance experience. • Working knowledge of all types of electrical equipment including AC motors and motor control, AC variable speed drives, DC motors, DC variable speed drives, battery powered low voltage 24VDC controls. • Must be familiar with analog, digital, and PLC controls interfacing low and high voltage systems. • Troubleshooting skills using electrical testing equipment to diagnose problems. Familiarity with National Electrical Code and New Mexico Ski Safety statues. • Familiar with AC generators, AC motors, DC motors, 3 phase 480 volt power, installing new 480/240/120 circuits, 24 volt battery systems and battery maintenance. • Strong oral and written communication skills a must. Some computer skills required in order to communicate / email and track inventory parts. Also, parts research and on-line purchases. • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands of Position Include: The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Background Check: Positions dealing with children, of safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check. • Is a Background Check required for this position: Yes • Is an MVR required for this position: Yes Posted:05/05/2023 05:18 AM
See More Details >>Job Title: Lift Maintenance Electrician "> This is a critical position that ensures the safe and reliable electrical operation of lifts. The role requires proficiency, instruction, safety, and leadership in all areas of lift maintenance. The department is responsible for the safe transport of guests and employees on the mountain. This position is perfect for someone who wants to learn and grow with the department and build a career in the ski industry. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in troubleshooting and repair of lift related industrial controls, including programmable logic controllers and drives. • Utilize technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to optimize equipment downtime, working closely with lift mechanics. • Actively involved in lift emergency procedures and time-dependent repairs. • Engage priorities to foster engagement, collaboration, and results. • Follow safety and risk management policies and procedures. Qualifications: • Prior general electrical experience, including the ability to read and understand electrical schematics. • Must have or ability to obtain a valid US driver's license. • Must be willing to work flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, evening shifts, overtime, etc. Work Environment: Taos Ski Valley operates in a high-altitude alpine environment. Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Physical Demands of Position Include: • Able to lift and carry 50 pounds. • Intermediate ski/snowboard ability preferred. • Ability to work efficiently at heights. Background Check: Positions dealing with children, of safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Taos, NM, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 1,000 electricians in New Mexico, with an average wage of $662 per week. The electrical industry in Taos is poised for growth, with a 6% job growth projected from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in the region earn an average of $29.00 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $4,800. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $60,000 annually for experienced professionals.
