Alldean Networks Broadcast Engineer Job in Kenya - 2015

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer
 

Reporting To: Regional Technical Manager – VSAT
 

Business Unit: iSAT Africa / Alldean Networks Limited

Key Responsibilities

• System Integration, Maintenance and Servicing for Present Broadcast networks


• All technical aspects in media and broadcast, Satellite and associated technologies


• Apply artistic techniques and talents in conjunction with a full technical knowledge of state-of-the-art broadcast television, radio and emerging media needs.


• Assist and interpret comprehensive technical information and artistic and aesthetic concepts in unique situations to team members, management, clients/customers.


• Make recommendations as required and suggest and support alternative approaches.


• Cultivate and maintain client/customer relationships involving decision making and problem solving.


• Plan, implement and maintain all related media and broadcast infrastructure.


• Broadcast NOC management for monitoring and management of services.


• Managing 24×7 Support and SLA to customers.


• Assist pre-sales in media broadcast solution and equipment selection.


• Assist to conduct successful POC and Demos.


• Advise management on way forward with media and broadcast related solutions.


• Daily, weekly Reports


• Provides technical support to broadcast facilities in maintenance, installation and modification of technical broadcasting equipment.


• Sets up and operates various broadcasting equipment, checks equipment for operational readiness; provides operational assistance/instruction to others as needed.


• Prepares and maintains various technical records and engineering logs pertaining to broadcast equipment performance and discrepancies according to regulations.


• Tests and aligns new equipment prior to installation in broadcast facility.


• Sets up and maintains transmission equipment for broadcast and point-to-point microwave links, Fiber links


• Scheduled system backups


• Produce technical (HUB / RFT) performance reports


• Spares planning


• BW utilization reports


• Managing and running all Hub systems and Network for smooth operation


• Monthly system analysis and review. Share the finding with Regional and Technical manager for further planning and action.


• Managed help desk ticketing system, Open ticket follow-up and resolution.


• Manage new installations and service changes as per Project Tracking Forms


• Carry out any other duties assigned by management as and when required


• Adhere to process and procedures


• Audio Studio Installation, Maintenance and Servicing for Present Broadcast Industries


• Daily call analysis from ERP and take proactive and reactive actions


• Carry out any other duties assigned by management as and when required


• Weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

Competencies.

• Should be able to display Entrepreneurial Spirit.


• Should be able to achieve business successes.


• Should be able to empower and develop self and others.


• Should be able to build and building collaborate relationships.

Education, Skills and Experience Required 

 
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electronics and communication

Skills: Media and Broadcast system design, Studio Design, Basic IP Networks, Basic Systems Integration, Strong Customer Relations & Proper Phone & Email Etiquette.

Experience
 

At least 5 to 10 years’ experience in media and broadcasting industry with extensive experience in

• Media and broadcast products knowledge,


• Studio integration knowledge


• IP & Systems Integration


• Customer Relations.


• ICT Industry


• VSAT Systems and installation


• Media uplink products like Scopus, Harmonic, DSNG installation

This is a description of the job as it is presently constructed. This may be reviewed periodically and updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the duties of the job.

Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and CV to recruitment@allden.com, subject heading BROADCAST ENGINEER not later than 10h May 2015.

iSAT Africa / Alldean Networks Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer competitive compensation to the right candidate.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.