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IFTN JOB / CLASSIFIEDS LISTING | Pi Communications
Company:
Pi Communications
Position:
Senior Broadcast Engineer
Location:
Dublin 2
Contact:
Address:
22 Ely Place, Dublin 2
Phone:
01-6183789
Date Posted:
2015-03-24
Email:
careers @ picommunications.tv

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Overall purpose of the job:

To provide support and authoritative technology advice to a busy broadcasting unit ensuring that all the business needs are met.
To maintain a wide range of broadcast and IT related equipment to appropriate technical standards.
To act as the support team leader ensuring that engineering resources are effectively used on a continuing basis.
To assist with the design, development and implementation of new infrastructure and services that furthers the business objectives of a transmission, production and post-production environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a detailed preventative maintenance schedule to prevent routine faults occurring
• To execute corrective and planned maintenance schedules as required
• Analyse and rectify faults on all technical equipment and systems, referring when required to manufacturers guidelines and or invoking key support contracts
• Maintenance and repair of a range of specialist equipment for video production, audio production, congress systems, streaming media, interactive media, TV broadcast infrastructure, transmission playout, distribution, AV equipment and archive systems
• Minimising loss of service at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision
• Effective management and dispatch of any equipment requiring external repair or replacement
• Managing the effective maintenance and engineering support effort of the department to ensure that our core service commitments and KPI’s can be delivered
• Ensuring that all support records are updated and accurate including, cable schedules, video & audio drawings, system designs, asset tags and the asset register
• Leading and undertaking minor projects, installing and testing new facilities and equipment
• Working with the CTO and other managers to develop technical strategy and plan new projects
• Planning and implementing approaches to support broadcasters during key events by setting up and operating equipment, if required, and to facilitate outside broadcasts
• To actively support and encourage the development of technicians and engineers across Pi Communications through active participation and leading training programs that supports their development, knowledge sharing and passing on best practice
• Developing and using awareness of best practice in health and safety for the workplace
• Provision of first line technical support and second line support depending on equipment.
• Logging of support calls and documenting solutions to issues
• Creation of training preparation and documentation
• Keeping abreast of constant changes in technology, processes and service methodologies
• Communicating effectively with members of the team and other colleagues
• To undertake any other duties as requested by management

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours:

• Recognised qualifications in Electronics and approved industry based training for supporting Video, Audio and Broadcast Systems
• Keen interest in problem solving, broadcast technology, computing
• An understanding of the demands of a broadcasting and operational environment; with an ability to work quickly to understand, prioritise and resolve technical issues, faults and problems
• To work and behave in a manner that is in keeping with the values of Pi Communications
• To be a self-starter and a “completer/finisher” and have the ability to work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues
• Capacity to systematically evaluate and analyse technical problems.
• Ability to act professionally and understand the limits of own capability
• An understanding of relevant health and safety legislation, particularly electrical safety

Competencies:

Technical Competence: Extensive knowledge of technical principles and advanced systems knowledge of fault analysis, fault diagnosis, repair and, support methodologies, testing, operations and extensive support experience. A minimum of 5 years’ broadcast engineering experience and leading a maintenance/support operation would be desirable.

Developing Others: Supporting the learning and development of others.

Organisation and Planning: The use and development of appropriate methods of working to meet the demands of the job.

Health and Safety Awareness: The knowledge and understanding of risks to the health and safety of everyone in the workplace and of how such risks can be minimised.

Working with Others: The ability to work co-operatively and supportively with colleagues.

Self-development and Self-motivation: Working continuously and proactively to develop the knowledge and skills required by the business.

Communication Skills: The ability to give and receive information in order to further knowledge and understanding.

Business Awareness: Understanding of the financial and technological issues relating to the work of Pi Communications.

Flexibility and Innovation: The ability to adapt to new situations and devise improvements to current situations.

Commitment and Resilience: Taking total ownership of work problems and maintaining the highest levels of performance in the face of pressure or conflict.

Full Job Spec Available on Request


Apply Now / Email: careers @ picommunications.tv

Deadline: 31st March 2015





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