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ID #21017808
State New Hampshire
City Newhampton
Job type Permanent
Salary USD Depends on Experience Depends on Experience
Source AT&T
Showed 2021-10-12
Date 2021-09-30
Deadline 2021-11-28
Category Et cetera
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Specialist, Broadcast Technical Services Engineer

New Hampshire, Newhampton, 03256 Newhampton USA

Vacancy expired!

This position is located in New Hampton, NH, Tucson, AZ, or Yakima, WA

Relocation provided.DIRECTV- is more than entertainment – we are a technology company. Our Technical Services Department is seeking a Specialist level technician to work at one of our Uplink Facilities!Within the first 6 months, you will be working toward mastering the core competencies of our technicians. You will work closely with the Technical Operations Center to identify problems in specific markets/channels and restore the broadcast. Our customer satisfaction relies on keeping programming on-air and this can’t be done without you.Our environment offers the best of both worlds – we are a strong team and rely on each other, but much of the work is performed independently.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality digital television signal transports and satellite transmissions.
  • Installation, diagnosis, and maintenance of critical on-air video, audio, RF, baseband, signal processing, transport, and transmission equipment. This responsibility includes DIRECTV’s Mpeg 2 and Mpeg 4 Broadcast transmissions streams and all associated Local Collection Facilities, Broadcast Centers, Ground station Equipment, and associated Monitor and Control hardware.
  • Configure and troubleshoot a variety of television broadcast, transport, and transmission equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance on various subsystems.
  • Summarize and Present Technical information in both verbal and written form
  • Assist in project research, design, planning, implementation, procedure documentation and training.
  • Training and development of new employees
  • Develop a base knowledge of site facility systems and assist with emergency building system repairs as needed.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid state driver’s license with no restrictions.• All candidates must be willing to carry a company-provided on-call phone, participate in a cyclic on-call rotation, and must reside less than 45 minutes drive time from the main uplink facility.• Must have a negative pre-employment drug test.• Criminal and MVR background must meet company hiring criteria.• The uplink facility is a 24x7 facility and requires the ability to work various shifts, including holidays and overtime as necessary to support the on-air mission.• Minimal travel via commercial airline required on occasion (<25% travel)

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associates degree, certificate, or equivalent military training in electronics and/or related systems is preferred.
  • 3-5 years of field experience in Satellite Communications and video compression systems.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Physical requirements:
    • Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
    • Ability to climb external antenna system ladders and work at heights up to 30 ft.
    • Dexterity to work in confined spaces down to 16 cubic ft.
    • Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associates degree, certificate, or equivalent military experience with electronics, communication, television broadcast, or Earth Station processes and equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in either RF Ground Station Antenna systems or MPEG Video Compression systems.
  • Previous experience with VMWare, V-Sphere, v-Center Virtualized environments, or willingness to learn.

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