[Hiring] Broadcast Field Engineer @ALPHA VIDEO & AUDIO INC

Role Description

The Broadcast Field Engineer is responsible for adjusting, testing, configuring, and commissioning Broadcast & IT systems, bringing projects to completion and ensuring quality. They must understand design, as well as demonstrate installation and commissioning techniques. The Engineer will work closely with the Field Manager, Engineers, Lead Installers, and Project Managers.

• Uphold the Alpha Values.
• Work with and advise design engineering during initial system design.
• Seek to understand end-user functional requirements and configure systems in a way that reflects the intended system design, as well as the client’s best interests.
• Attend drawing reviews.
• Proactively identify areas of concern with system design, equipment integration, and end-user functionality needs.
• Work with the project manager and lead installer to create task lists for technicians.
• Perform signal tests to certify all cabling and ensure proper functionality.
• Program broadcast equipment (includes routers, switchers, mixers, CG, etc.) in our fabrication facility and at client sites.
• Communicate with the client, project manager, salesperson, and engineer to provide status updates, issues, and potential solutions.
• Work with on-site tech team to identify and finalize punch list items.
• Compile system commissioning reports.
• Act as the final point of quality control on work performed by Alpha staff and contractors, to ensure that all deliverables meet and conform to safety and quality requirements.
• Perform employee and client training.
• Serve as a role model for other technicians by exhibiting a high quality of work, an excellent work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Work directly with subcontractors and/or third parties as necessary.
• Identify integration process inefficiencies and advocate for solutions.
• Provide technical support to Alpha employees and clients in any areas of expertise.
• Possess the ability to pull, terminate, and label all types of broadcast video, audio, and control cabling.
• All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization.
• Ability to create, manage, prioritize, and complete a task list.
• Familiarity with construction and corporate job sites.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of broadcast A/V theory and IT networking.
• Ability to read and comprehend CAD drawings, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting audio, video, and IP signal flows.
• Excellent soldering skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Solid knowledge of system configurations.
• Knowledge of audio & video design theory.
• Ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems.

Requirements

• Up to 70% travel, occasionally on a last-minute basis, for up to two weeks at a time.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check.

Preferred

• Experience deploying and configuring ST 2110 IP media networks, PTP synchronization, boundary clocks, IP gateways, IP video test and measurement equipment, Audio-over-IP signals as Dante, AES67, AVB, and familiarity with IPTV Systems.
• Broadcast equipment from Evertz, Ross, Imagine Communications, Sony, Grass Valley, Panasonic, JVC, EVS, and AJA - including routers, switchers, cameras, servers, etc.
• Displays, including LCD, direct view LED, monitor walls, etc.
• Proficiency generating, testing, and measuring video signals including baseband SDI, component, composite/VBS, 2110-20, NDI, etc.
• Audio signals including balanced and unbalanced, line and mic, MADI, AES, Dante, AES67, etc.
• Ethernet traffic using Wireshark, as well as general network troubleshooting.
• Some engineering background preferred (production truck, sports venue, integrator, news media, manufacturer).

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.
• Additional advanced or product-specific certifications are preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• AutoCAD, Visio, Bluebeam Revu experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

• SBE, CTS-I, or CTS-D.
• Additional broadcast and network certifications preferred.