Senior Broadcast Engineer

Job Description

• To assist Engineering Manager to ensure the smooth running of daily Engineering Operations.

• To be competent to set up, configure, operate, and maintain a wide variety of electronic equipment involved in outside broadcasting production, including, but not limited to HD Video, UHD Video, Audio and Communication Equipment.

• To be competent in the use of RF Equipment’s and antenna systems.

• To be able to troubleshoot broadcasting equipment’s to a system-level and able to communicate and report to the office and manufacturer for problem-solving.

• Participate in technical and production meetings to plan, organize, and schedule work assignments in coordination with inter-disciplinary teams in office and at event locations.

• Conduct training for Assistant Broadcast Engineers and share knowledge with team members on broadcast equipment and technologies.

• To undertake project work from site surveys to delivering in a professional and timely manner.

• To assist in keeping equipment updated with the manufacturer’s latest software releases.

• To be responsible for maintaining technical equipment and systems to the required safety and technical standards with minimum disruption to operational activities

• To be willing to learn and practice the new technologies used by NEP INDIA that have not been experienced or worked with before.

• To be able to direct, instruct and manage assistant engineers and possible system integrators on projects.

• To be able to draft technical reports of field work.

• To be competent in reading and designing of the engineering workflow.

• Prepare technical documents for the preparation of projects and amend as necessary throughout the life of the project.

• Take responsibility on all work health and safety matters and comply with the statutory safety requirements as per NEP India Health and Safety Policies.

• To be flexible in work hours and outstation travel frequently for local and overseas projects & for any role/ work assigned in the Engineering Department or within the NEP Group.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in Live sports Broadcasting and related areas .

• Expert Knowledge in Baseband Routing & Switching especially Grass Valley & Sony equipment.

• Vast Knowledge of Broadcast IP Environment including IP Video (SMPTE ST 2110) & & Audio Routing (ST-2110-31) & Programming of Cisco & Arista Switches.

• CCNA in Routing & Switching is preferred.

• Familiar with the operation and programming of Routers, Switchers, Tally Systems, Multiviewers, Comms etc.

• Familiar with the setup and integration of cameras, lenses, CCU’s etc.

• Experience with EVS equipment & EVS Networking including EVS, X-File, X-Hub, IP Director etc.

• Experience with Audio Mixers, & other Audio related Equipment’s used in Broadcast.

• An understanding of radio, television, and the associated transmission and carrier systems. Understanding of computers, servers, IT systems and networks.

• A keen interest in broadcast technology, its development and application in the region.

• Knowledge of Cisco Switches and IP technology an advantage.

This is a field engineering position and requires the candidates to be hands-on, willing, and able to travel on projects for extended periods