Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Installation and configuration of technical broadcast equipment
• Comprehension and application of technical manuals, CAD prints, database and direct interaction with manufacturers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Coordination with engineering department coworkers and other departments to complete maintenance-related projects as needed to meet goals and objectives
• Perform duties and use tools and equipment in a safe manner to avoid personal injury and injury to others
• Support the 24/7 operation of Television Broadcast facilities
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays and special events as needed
• Be readily available after hours to respond to emergencies

Qualifications

• High school, vocational or technical education or equivalent related experience
• A valid Indiana drivers license
• Three to five years minimum maintenance experience in an operational television broadcast facility with an emphasis on news production systems
• Additional consideration for applicants with television transmitter maintenance experience
• Proficient in use of all types of general machinery, hand and power tools
• Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in a high power RF transmitter facility
• Polite composure under stress is required
• Requires an ability to read and understand blueprints
• Work well with others and/or independently