Junior Maintenance Engineering Technician, Freelance, Dome Production Full-time Job

Summary

The Jr. Maintenance Engineering Technician acts as the technical support role on our fleet of mobile broadcast production units. Working with the Maintenance Leads, the primary responsibilities include overseeing the technical aspects of mobile unit operation, making sure that all broadcast systems are configured properly and ensuring broadcast standards are always met.

Dome Productions operates a fleet of 18 multi-format production mobiles, 7 support units, 1 production/uplink mobile and 3 uplink tractors, helping the engineering department to support our fleet is your main duty. This position requires a critical technical mindset for troubleshooting problems, constantly willingness to learn and being passionate for working in a Broadcast maintenance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain performance and full service functionality for our fleet of mobile units.
• Assess faults, prioritize, and report remedies or recommendations.
• Serves as the technical support role and acts as a point of contact for Engineering Maintenance Leads in the warehouse.
• Complete daily performance monitoring, review and directly manages service requests of all aspects of the mobile units and engineering operation.
• Support all required preventative and technical maintenance of onboard broadcast equipment while executing changes and engineering updates in the trucks.
• Work directly with the Engineering Maintenance Leads and Manager to identify any critical and ongoing technical issues and develop an action plan outlining solutions.
• Liaise with manufacturer support, suppliers, engineers and operators to resolve identified issues that are impacting complete operational status of Dome’s mobile units in a timely fashion.

Critical Qualifications

• BS or Certified Diploma in Engineering or other Advanced Technical Related Field Degree.
• 2+ years’ experience in a Television broadcast related field.
• Thorough knowledge of broadcast technical equipment and component parts.
• Thorough knowledge for all types of media equipment and expected performance.
• Thorough knowledge of Evertz EQX Systems, Multiviewers and related infrastructure is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of Computer systems, Networking fundamentals and deployment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Cisco Meraki, WiFi Network and CISCO Ethernet networks is an asset.
• Ability to effectively utilize support tools and test gear to perform accurate evaluation of equipment and integrated facilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment and deal with emergencies as they arise.
• Must be detailed-orientated, multi-tasking, self-directed with proven ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure and deadlines.
• VimBiz knowledge is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to meet timelines
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to be flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Efficient in using Word, Excel and a strong knowledge in computer operations

Additional Requirements

Hours of Work: Freelance, 37.5-hour work week, with weekend rotation.