Assistant Chief Engineer

Company: gpac
Location: Bluffton
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic and associated equipment at the station and transmitter site. This position would be a great pathway to grow into a Chief Engineer role.

Benefits:

• Low-cost family health benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision
• Company paid Health Savings Account
• 100% paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Incredible 6% employer 401K match
• Competitive paid time off
• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Collaborative Team with a strong values-based culture
• Learn from industry-leading talent RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Assist and advise in planning of future equipment installations, technical requirements, budgetary recommendations, and facility infrastructure changes
  • Assist in managing the building infrastructure. Oversight and maintenance of all station physical assets including buildings, grounds, vehicles, and machines
  • Schedule Engineering Department assignments
  • Assist with scheduling preventative maintenance of existing equipment, including towers, transmitters, microwave, satellite, earth station equipment, and tenant installations.
  • Review and approve maintenance logs and documentation for proper operation of equipment in accordance with Good Engineering Practices
  • Co-hire and supervise Broadcast IT staff including oversight of IT systems connected to broadcast equipment.
  • Have expert knowledge regarding equipment & technology, and be able to step in and assist in emergency situations (ie: primary power, public utility, communications) Education & Experience
    
    Preferred -
    • Three or more years of engineering experience (television industry preferred).
    • One year of management, preferably of an engineering team.
    • Hands-on experience in studio, SNG, Bonded Cellular, and ENG broadcast operations
    • FCC General Class License, Amateur General, or equivalent specialist certifications, Society of Broadcast Engineering A+, ACMT, CTO, CBT, CBTE, or CBNE preferred, but not required. Naval PQS/NEC code or equivalent.
    • Engineering degree or related experience.
      Contact: monica.jenkins@gogpac.com / 605-501-4736
      
      All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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