Chief Engineer  (Nashville, Tennessee)

 
Apply To: employmentinquiries@ionmedia.com
 
Responsibilites:
  • Able to manage and maintain complex integrated systems with minimum supervision.
  • Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations, applicable electrical, mechanical, structural and civil engineering methods helpful.
  • Practical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction techniques helpful.
  • Maintenance and repair of all technical equipment in studio and transmitter facilities/towers, satellite downlink and microwave transmission systems. RF engineering knowledge a plus.
  • Design and construction of new engineering projects as directed by Corporate Engineering and project management.
  • Development, preparation, timely submission for approval and implementation of capital budges/projects.
  • Assist Regional Director of Engineering in development, preparation and implementation of operating budget and control of operating expenditures.
  • Preparation and timely delivery of required status information and reports.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and handle the tools necessary to repair studio/post production equipment.
  • Must be able to effectively present information and respond to question from managers, clients, customers and general public.
  • Must have solid working knowledge of Apple computers, OSX and related software
  • Must have solid working knowledge of PC's, networks, routers, MS operating systems and application software such as Work and Excel.
  • Able to manage and maintain complex integrated systems with minimum supervision.
  • Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations, applicable electrical, mechanical, structural and civil engineering methods helpful.
  • Practical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction techniques helpful.
  • Maintenance and repair of all technical equipment in studio and transmitter facilities/towers, satellite downlink and microwave transmission systems. RF engineering knowledge a plus.
  • Design and construction of new engineering projects as directed by Corporate Engineering and project management.
  • Development, preparation, timely submission for approval and implementation of capital budges/projects.
  • Assist Regional Director of Engineering in development, preparation and implementation of operating budget and control of operating expenditures.
  • Preparation and timely delivery of required status information and reports.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and handle the tools necessary to repair studio/post production equipment.
  • Must be able to effectively present information and respond to question from managers, clients, customers and general public.
  • Must have solid working knowledge of Apple computers, OSX and related software
  • Must have solid working knowledge of PC's, networks, routers, MS operating systems and application software such as Work and Excel.
 
Skills:
  • Candidates must have 3+ years experience maintaining modern broadcast equipment.
  • FCC license or SBE certification a plus.
  • Must have strong maintenance, organizational, computer and people skills.
  • Must be able to travel, bend, lift and carry up to a maximum of 70 pounds, climb on step-stools, ladders and other necessary equipment.
 
  Equal opportunity employer
Posted: 03/22/2010