Field Engineer

Overview Called to K-LOVE Inspiring People to Move Closer to Jesus

At K-LOVE, every role is ministry.

We hire first for ministry alignment and a shared commitment to our faith, mission, vision, and values. We then seek talented professionals who can use their God-given gifts, skills, and experience to serve with excellence.

If you love Jesus and are called to be part of a ministry that places Christ at the center of everything we do, we invite you to explore this opportunity. If your heart aligns with our mission and you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the role, please keep reading.

Do you feel called to use your gifts to serve something bigger than yourself? K-LOVE inspires people to move closer to Jesus. Every signal we send carries hope, truth, and transformation into homes, cars, and communities. Behind that mission is a team of engineers who see their work as more than technical - it's eternal. Join our team as a Field Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of ensuring K-LOVE programming is broadcast seamlessly and at the highest quality.

From diverse locations to dynamic work environments, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting broadcast facilities with top-notch technical and engineering expertise. Ready to make an impact in the world of broadcast? This is the role for you!

• Evaluates the overall technical operation of facilities within area of responsibility and takes corrective action as necessary to ensure equipment is-LO1 is functioning to the highest level of quality.
• Install, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment (such as audio processors, mixers, microwave and satellite equipment) used in preparing and transmitting K-LOVE’s programming to the highest possible level of quality.
• Regularly operate equipment that regulates the signal strength, clarity, and sound of K-LOVE’s broadcasts.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable FCC rules and regulations and ensure all equipment within area of responsibility is operating safely and legally.
• Proactively analyze and fix technical faults on equipment and systems to the component level.
• Partner and communicate with contract engineers to resolve technical problems. Evaluate work quality from contract engineers and assist in coordinating and reviewing contract engineer projects.
• Proactively communicate and work with other staff to resolve technical problems.
• From time to time, carry out work on non-broadcast equipment (such as electrical generators, air conditioning units, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc.) as conditions dictate.
• Make trips to sites, as required, performing installations or repairs; or company headquarters as needed for training or special projects. The length of these trips varies depending on the specific needs.
• Maintain professional competency, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform job duties by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• If assigned, serve as Chief Operator/Engineer for one or more broadcast station(s).
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent college or technical studies in electronics, communications, or related field(s), or three more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SBE Certification highly desirable.
• 3+ years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing failures in broadcast electronic equipment, or similar relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of the components necessary in a broadcast air-chain.
• Proven ability to deal with multiple, simultaneous problems in a systematic, logical manner.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, electrical drawings, and construction drawings, making…