Description

Director of Maintenance 

Maintenance Director — FULL-TIME, YEAR-ROUND, with Benefits

Sandia Peak Tram Company, Albuquerque, NM

Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway is looking for a hands-on leader with technical expertise to head our Maintenance team.  As the Director of Maintenance, you will help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of Albuquerque, New Mexico's premier attraction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Personnel Management: Be proficient in all duties and responsibilities for the management of all Tram Maintenance personnel. Recruit, hire, direct, train, evaluate, discipline, and initiate termination for Maintenance team members. 
System Operations: Responsible for managing the maintenance, repair, and physical operation of the tramway, its terminals, towers, and equipment. Supervise maintenance of drive and opposing station structures, including remote tower-based electronics (solar power supplies, battery banks, and voltage controls). 
Inspections & Safety: Manage inspections of tramway cabins, cables, towers, rollers, wheels, counterweights (including the 102,000-lb concrete track rope tensioning systems), and upper and lower terminal grounds. Manage preventive maintenance and model safe work procedures. 
Technical Training: Train and supervise Tram Maintenance personnel in the maintenance and repair of electrical, drive, control, wiring, and mechanical systems. 
Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot advanced mechanical and electrical failures, including modernized Sisag AG drive and control systems, inductive haul rope signaling, and air-transmitted radio links for tower brittle bar monitoring. 
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work in close cooperation and participation with other tramway departmental managers; identify, forecast, and resolve problems and issues related to the service and physical operation of the tramway. 
Shop & Fabrication: Manage welding, fabrication, carpentry, machining, electrical design, and related maintenance activities. 
Heavy Rigging: Plan, calculate loads, and supervise the safe execution of heavy rigging for repair or replacement of tramway components and wire ropes, including the management of large-scale structural tensioning systems. 
Outage Planning & Inventory: Plan for scheduled maintenance closures. Prepare repair/replacement parts on-site for closures. Maintain an inventory of spare parts for long-lead-time components. 
Weather Mitigation: Supervise ice and snow removal from wire ropes, towers, terminals, walkways, and decks. 
Emergency & After-Hours Response: Work irregular hours as needed in emergencies; perform technical repair of/or maintenance work related to tram controls, electrical components/systems, and mechanical systems. 
Vendor Relations: Work with vendors, suppliers, and contractors in a professional manner to facilitate timely and correct repairs. 
Compliance: Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, PPE, and fall protection. Work with chemicals per manufacturer directions. Maintain maintenance records and report safety issues. 
Environmental Working Conditions 

The work is performed in a high desert mountain environment, from 6,000’ to 11,000’ elevation, involving constant exposure to extreme heights and dangerous overhead work in various environments (i.e., inside Tram facilities, outdoor locations, office, shop), where mechanical and electrical equipment is operated. Equipment may be hazardous, loud, and/or have exposed moving components, or be in a confined space. When working outside, the employee may be exposed to inclement weather extremes, from winter storm conditions to desert summer heat. 

Minimum Qualifications 

High School Diploma or GED. 
5 years’ experience in aerial tram, gondola, or ski lift maintenance preferred. 
2 years management experience. 
Specialized ropeway maintenance expertise. 
Experience with welding, hydraulics, electrical, heavy machinery, wire rope, and specialized controls. 
Be versed in the ANSI B77 Standard. 
Ability to operate vehicles/equipment. 
Ability to communicate in English. 
Ability to perform essential duties. 
 

Hiring Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 - commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD-LTD
Company paid life insurance
Company match 401K plan after one year hire
Relocation allowance

Requirements

Personnel Management: Be proficient in all duties and responsibilities for the management of all Tram Maintenance personnel. Recruit, hire, direct, train, evaluate, discipline, and initiate termination for Maintenance team members. 
System Operations: Responsible for managing the maintenance, repair, and physical operation of the tramway, its terminals, towers, and equipment. Supervise maintenance of drive and opposing station structures, including remote tower-based electronics (solar power supplies, battery banks, and voltage controls). 
Inspections & Safety: Manage inspections of tramway cabins, cables, towers, rollers, wheels, counterweights (including the 102,000-lb concrete track rope tensioning systems), and upper and lower terminal grounds. Manage preventive maintenance and model safe work procedures. 
Technical Training: Train and supervise Tram Maintenance personnel in the maintenance and repair of electrical, drive, control, wiring, and mechanical systems. 
Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot advanced mechanical and electrical failures, including modernized Sisag AG drive and control systems, inductive haul rope signaling, and air-transmitted radio links for tower brittle bar monitoring. 
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work in close cooperation and participation with other tramway departmental managers; identify, forecast, and resolve problems and issues related to the service and physical operation of the tramway. 
Shop & Fabrication: Manage welding, fabrication, carpentry, machining, electrical design, and related maintenance activities. 
Heavy Rigging: Plan, calculate loads, and supervise the safe execution of heavy rigging for repair or replacement of tramway components and wire ropes, including the management of large-scale structural tensioning systems. 
Outage Planning & Inventory: Plan for scheduled maintenance closures. Prepare repair/replacement parts on-site for closures. Maintain an inventory of spare parts for long-lead-time components. 
Weather Mitigation: Supervise ice and snow removal from wire ropes, towers, terminals, walkways, and decks. 
Emergency & After-Hours Response: Work irregular hours as needed in emergencies; perform technical repair of/or maintenance work related to tram controls, electrical components/systems, and mechanical systems. 
Vendor Relations: Work with vendors, suppliers, and contractors in a professional manner to facilitate timely and correct repairs. 
Compliance: Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, PPE, and fall protection. Work with chemicals per manufacturer directions. Maintain maintenance records and report safety issues.