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Title: Digital Broadcast Transmission Engineer
A vacancy has arisen within the organisation for a Broadcast Transmission Engineer to be based in Kisumu. The engineer will be responsible for the Western Region comprising of Kapenguria, Webuye, Kakamega, Eldoret, Kisii, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Kericho.
Outputs/Responsibilities:
- Ensure world-class service levels for all Terrestrial digital broadcast networks.
- Ensure effective implementation of new transmission systems relative to software/hardware on various Broadcast platforms.
- Installation and maintenance of Digital Transmission and receive infrastructure
- Conduct data and RF measurements
- VSat installation and maintenance.
- Change control and problem solving reporting processes
- Telemetry management (event and fault logging)
- Establish and maintain recovery processes
- Operational Monthly availability, failure and callout reports
- Establish and maintain operational processes to achieve optimum service levels.
- Managing the first line support resources.
- Asset management.
- 24hr standby duties
Job Qualifications and Competencies
- A National Diploma or Degree in Engineering / Electronics
- Best practices for Terrestrial digital/analogue operations
- VSAT and Satellite Receive systems
- Terrestrial RF operations both Digital and Analogue
- Computer Literacy – IT Networking
- Radio frequency (RF) knowledge, including measurements, i.e. proficiency with the use of RF test equipment, .e.g. Spectrum analyser
- IT networking
- Digital television systems
- Equipment repairs, Modular swap-outs
- Knowledge of Standby Generators
- Basic knowledge on air conditioners
- Understanding of PLC controllers
- Be in possession of a valid driver’s license
Other Skills
- Analytical thinking/problem solving under extreme pressure
- Ability to work independently
- Multitasking under high pressure
- Creative problem solving
- Report Writing
- Psychomotor skills: handling of components and soldering
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Analysis
- Planning and Organising
- Communication Skills
- Have a keen interest to learn new technologies
- Be a team player
Applicants should submit their CV’s to mcarecruitment@gmail.com with the subject line clearly marked“Digital Broadcast Engineer”
Closing date for the applications is 4th April 2014.
