Broadcast Maintenance Engineer / Media Telecommunications Technician

Location

Merrillville

Organization

Lakeshore Public Media

Position Summary

The position provides maintenance, repair, and construction support for a wide range of predominately high-power Radio Frequency electronic equipment and systems for Lakeshore Public Media including DTV and HD TV Transmissions, ATSC3.0 equipment and transmission, Broadcast Interconnect, EAS, AMBER, FM, State/Federal All Hazards Radio, AM, satellite downlink systems, and Lakeshore Public Media facilities. This position will be expected to progressively develop technical expertise in analysis, design, and modification of content distribution systems, media interconnect systems, and associated RF analog and digital radio & TV program delivery and transmission monitoring equipment.  Occasional Standby or on-call status and overnight work may be required.

This position reports to the President & CEO and works closely with senior level staff to complete duties. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Role and Responsibilities

Broadcast Systems Maintenance, Test, and Repair 

  1. Plan and perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
  2. Test components of malfunctioning transmission and delivery systems to diagnose impairments using test equipment.
  3. Disassemble and repair impaired equipment as needed.
  4. Observe and develop knowledge of applicable safety standards, rules and guidelines recommended or required by: FAA, FCC, OSHA, DWD, LPM transmission paths, and equipment manufacturers.
  5. Monitor outside contractors and vendors in the construction, repair, and maintenance of equipment and systems, including towers, to ensure compliance with contract and industry standards.

Systems Monitoring, Documenting, and Reporting

  1. Monitor and operate remote control systems for impairments and outages.
  2. Respond to and report on impairments and outages appropriately.
  3. Assure all systems are technically compliant as required by the FCC and FAA.
  4. Monitor and operate signal delivery system equipment, including FM, DTV, BIC, EAS, All Hazards Radio, FM, AM and/or TV transmitters and translators, radio STL & ICR, TV STL & ICR.

Site and Facilities Maintenance and Services 

  1. Plan and manage contract maintenance on building physical systems, including HVAC, Generator systems, plumbing, electrical, site specific telecommunications wiring systems, computer networking equipment, etc.
  2. Plan, schedule, and contract for building cleaning, snow removal, groundskeeping, and emergency services as needed for facility, grounds, and systems.

Equipment Identification and Installation 

  1. Design, construct, modify, and install signal delivery system and ancillary equipment with support from senior staff and contractors as needed.
  2. Research costs, prepare budgets, and issue purchase orders with support from Finance Department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  1. Knowledge of repair, analysis, and component operating functions as they relate to safely troubleshooting system and/or equipment failures.
  2. Ability to manage and perform periodic maintenance requirements as related to complex systems and equipment.
  3. Ability to work independently to maintain technical systems.
  4. Knowledge of High Power Radio Frequency (RF) systems.
  5. Knowledge of technologies related to broadcasting, including those related to distribution, transmission and remote control of television and radio distribution networks.
  6. Knowledge of analog and digital electronic systems.
  7. Knowledge of IT and Networking systems.
  8. Ability to work from and interpret diagrams and electrical prints.
  9. Knowledge of safety and security best practices as applied to broadcast facilities.
  10. Knowledge of tower structural and tower worker safety standards.
  11. Knowledge of FCC and FAA rules and regulations.
  12. Knowledge of NEC and NFPA rules and regulations.
  13. Ability to provide effective, clear and accurate written and verbal communications.
  14. Ability to work in a team environment.
  15. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other professionals internal and external to the organization.
  16. Knowledge encompassing complex personal computer applications including databases, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation and e-mail.
  17. Knowledge of STAR/PeopleSoft.
  18. Ability to prioritize competing tasks and objectives.
  19. Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and independently.
  20. Ability to perform complicated tasks under time pressure.
Special Requirements
  1. This position requires a variable, non-traditional work schedule including some nights and weekends.
  2. A valid Indiana driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one’s own timely transportation throughout the work day, is required.
  3. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 35 without assistance.
To Apply For This Position

Submit a cover letter and resume via email expressing your interest in this position to:

Chuck Roberts
President and CEO
Lakeshore Public Media
8625 Indiana Place
Merrillville, IN 46410
croberts@lakeshorepublicmedia.org