Field Engineer II - Northeast
Field Engineer II - Northeast
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Overview
Join our team as a Field Engineer II where youll be at the forefront of ensuring KLOVE programming is broadcast seamlessly and at the highest quality. From diverse locations to dynamic work environments youll play a crucial role in supporting broadcast facilities with topnotch technical and engineering expertise. Ready to make an impact in the world of broadcast This is the role for you!
**This position supports our Maine/North East region and candidates are required to live within a commutable distance.**
What will you do
- Evaluates the overall technical operation of facilities within area of responsibility and takes corrective action as necessary to ensure equipment is functioning to the highest level of quality.
- Install maintain and repair broadcast equipment (such as audio processors mixers microwave and satellite equipment) used in preparing and transmitting KLOVEs programming to the highest possible level of quality.
- Regularly operate equipment that regulates the signal strength clarity and sound of KLOVEs broadcasts.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable FCC rules and regulations and ensure all equipment within area of responsibility is operating safely and legally.
- Proactively analyze and fix technical faults on equipment and systems to the component level.
- Partner and communicate with contract engineers to resolve technical problems. Evaluate work quality from contract engineers and assist in coordinating and reviewing contract engineer projects.
- Proactively communicate and work with other staff to resolve technical problems.
- From time to time carry out work on nonbroadcast equipment (such as electrical generators air conditioning units light fixtures plumbing fixtures etc.) as conditions dictate.
- Make trips to sites as required performing installations or repairs; or company headquarters as needed for training or special projects. The length of these trips varies depending on the specific needs.
- Maintain professional competency knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform job duties by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
- If assigned serve as Chief Operator/Engineer for one or more broadcast station(s).
- Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.
What are we looking for
- Bachelors degree or equivalent college or technical studies in electronics communications or related field(s) or three more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- SBE Certification highly desirable.
- 3 years experience troubleshooting and repairing failures in broadcast electronic equipment or similar relevant experience.
- Thorough understanding of the components necessary in a broadcast airchain.
- Proven ability to deal with multiple simultaneous problems in a systematic logical manner.
- Ability to read and understand electronic schematics electrical drawings and construction drawings making appropriate modifications when necessary.
- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to carry out calculations in common broadcastrelated formulae such as transmitter efficiency transmitter power output wavelengths and antenna system gain.
- Intermediate understanding of satellite technology.
- Thorough understanding of radio frequency emissions.
- Ability to solder and desolder electronic components without causing damage to the components or PC board.
- Knowledge of broadcastrelated FCC rules and regulations.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral written or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation. Ability to think logically from problem to solution.
- Proficiency with standard broadcast test equipment such as VOMs Oscilloscopes and Spectrum Analyzers.
- Proficiency with MS Office products and other common software (internet browsers etc.).
What can we offer you
- Industry leading Medical Dental & Vision coverage
- Short/long term disability and life insurance
- Robust 401K with company match
- Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
- Generous PTO holidayand sick pay
- Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts movie premieres media industry events and more
- Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform
Why work for KLOVE
KLOVE is a nonprofit multiplatform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa CA with a single radio station KLOVE today owns and operates the nations two largest Christian music radio networks (KLOVE and Air1) with over 1000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond streaming audio reaching around the world and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts books films concerts and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville TN Rocklin CA and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission Beliefs & Values.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class characteristic or status. However EMF is also a religious nonprofit organization where all team members contribute to the Companys mission of encouraging our audiences to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.Thereforepursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)) EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Companys Statement of Faith. Also as a religious nonprofit organization the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Employment Type
Full-Time
