Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance Job at Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Indianapolis

Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance page is loaded## Broadcast Engineer, Maintenancelocations: IN-Indianapolis;6910 Network Place (Tribune-WXIN/WTTV)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-38461The **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 #J-18808-Ljbffr