Mobile Unit Engineer
Skills
Mobile Application DevelopmentMobile ApplicationsAndroid DevelopmentBroadcast EngineeringExpense ReportsPreventive MaintenanceTV Production
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Associates or Technical degree in Electronics or Engineering field preferred
- 2 - 5 years experience in broadcast engineering or related position, however a combination of education and experience will be considered
- Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production for major commercial and cable television networks
- Programming knowledge of either Lawo Arista IP router or Evertz EQX, Utah Scientific or Pesa HD baseband routers
- Working knowledge of Grass Valley Kayenne switchers, Sony camera systems (HDC-2500 or better) and Calrec Apollo or Artemis audio consoles a plus
- Familiarity with audio, visual, graphic and other systems used in mobile television facilities desirable
- Demonstrated skills and experience in technical aspects of on site television production with progressive broadcast equipment
- Ability to interface with clients and provide a high level of service and support
- Must be willing and able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs., and be willing to seek assistance for anything over 50 lbs.
- Must be willing and able to travel - travel is required throughout the year.
Day to day
- Manage and monitor the mobile unit broadcast engineering operations at remote events
- Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting while executing changes and engineering updates on the mobile unit
- Perform regular cleaning and inventory checks for the mobile unit
- Track and report on equipment and system repair and maintenance status
- Direct the activities of crew members related to the operation of the mobile unit
- Follow through on repairs, inventory needs, and updates
- Provide on-site client service and technical support
- Maintain and file the proper expense reports and technical reports on a per show or other designated basis
