RF Maintenance Engineer

2060 Digital•Saint Paul, MN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The RF Maintenance Engineer will operate, diagnose, and make repairs and adjustments to transmitter, satellite, microwave, and ancillary electronic and electrical equipment associated with television production and broadcasting. This role requires understanding broadcast system designs and demonstrating installation techniques. The engineer will assist other RF Engineers on more complex equipment issues, site installations, diagnoses, and repairs. A key responsibility is ensuring day-to-day compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations applicable to transmitter/translator facilities, and maintaining required records for these agencies. The role also involves maintaining records pertaining to equipment and transmission site operations and repairs, including transmitters, tower inspections, tower lights, and emergency power generators. The engineer will troubleshoot and repair technical issues on a wide variety of broadcast equipment, including high-powered UHF television transmitters and low-powered UHF television translators. Additionally, the position involves installing and integrating new equipment at transmitter and translator sites. Communication of status updates, discussion of issues, and provision of suggestions in a clear manner are essential. The engineer will identify integration inefficiencies and propose solutions, work with the on-site tech team to finalize punch list items, and collaborate closely with Engineering Managers to provide recommendations on installation standards, technologies, personnel, job specifics, and implementation. The role requires the ability to work established hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems.
Strong computer skills with familiarity with MS Access, Excel Spreadsheets, etc.
Ability to read and comprehend CAD drawings, blueprints, and technical drawings.
High level of organization
Technical background that provides a working knowledge of broadcast audio and video design and theory, IT networking and signal transmission.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills & must be able to communicate effectively in a team environment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ability to function in a team environment.
Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed. Be on call on a rotating schedule.
Valid driver license and clean driving record as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
Must be able to climb ladders up to 24' tall
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to crawl, stoop, bend, lift overhead, and walk to reach equipment for evaluation, repair, and adjustment.
Must be able to work for extended periods of time in a confined area.
Read, hear and speak clearly.
Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to read and interpret instructions, schematics, and service manuals.
Ability to drive/operate a vehicle in a safe manner.
Manipulate computer and general office equipment, including telephone.

Nice To Haves

Engineering maintenance background preferred (UHF transmission systems, microwave, and satellite communications
5 or more years in a broadcast environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate, diagnose and make repairs and adjustments to transmitter, satellite and microwave and ancillary electronic and electrical equipment associated with the production and broadcasting television.
Understand Broadcast system designs and demonstrate installation techniques.
Assist other RF Engineers on more complex equipment issues, site installations, diagnoses and repairs.
Verify day-to-day compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations applicable to transmitter/translator facilities; maintains required records for the FCC and FAA.
Maintain records as they pertain to equipment and transmission site operations and repairs. This includes transmitters, tower inspections, tower lights, emergency power generators, etc.
Troubleshoot and repair technical issues on a wide variety of broadcast equipment.
Operate diagnose and make minor adjustments and repairs to high powered UHF television transmitters.
Operate, diagnose, and make minor adjustments and repairs to low powered UHF television translators.
Install and integrate new equipment at transmitter and translator sites associated with the production and broadcasting of educational radio/television equipment.
Communicate status updates.
Discuss issues and provide suggestions in a clear manner.
Identify integration inefficiencies and propose solutions.
Work with on-site tech team to identify and finalize punch list items.
Work closely with the Engineering Managers to provide both general and specific recommendations on installation standards, technologies, personnel, job specifics and implementation.
Ability to work established hours. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.