Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance

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IN-Indianapolis;6910 Network Place (Tribune-WXIN/WTTV) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-38461

The
** Broadcast Maintenance Enginee
** r will report to the Director of Engineering. The Maintenance Engineer will provide installation and support of broadcast technical systems at the Indianapolis Fox/CBS studio, transmitter and remote locations. Applicant must be proficient with PC workstations, servers, general TCP/IP networking as well as experience in broadcast and news technical systems. This position will have an additional focus on the RF transmission systems for over-the-air broadcast.

Position will also be responsible for some minor building maintenance and other duties as required.
* 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.
* Television Broadcast facilities operate 24/7. Maintenance Engineers support the 24/7 operation and at times will be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and special events as needed. Normal scheduling may be any of 7 days per week and normal shift hours from 0330 to 2330.
* The Maintenance Engineer must be readily available after hours to respond to emergencies. This may include receiving, and responding to phone calls, text messages or emails after hours.
* Qualifications* Should have a high school, vocational or technical education or equivalent related experience and a valid Indiana drivers license in order to pick up parts and supplies, and provide services to remote Transmitter, Tower, and Broadcast facilities and venues.
* 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.
* Must be articulate and able to communicate ideas and concepts both verbally and digitally.
* Polite composure under stress is required.
* Requires an ability to read and understand blueprints
* Must be able to work in a high power RF transmitter facility
* Must be proficient is use of all types of general machinery, hand and power tools.
* Must be able to lift objects up to 50lbs. Requires a considerable amount of walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing and crawling to support the facility.
* Must work well with others and/or independently
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