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Teleport Engineer, Satellite Earth Station

AT Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery

Teleport Engineer, Satellite Earth Station

Atlanta, GA

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OVERVIEW:

Provide engineering support for a 24/7 365 earth station facility which distributes via satellite linear networks & downlinks resources for news and entertainment divisions of Warner Media Discovery. Duties include establishing adhoc feeds, network restoral, troubleshooting, quality control, preventative maintenance, installation, documentation and component level repair of sophisticated equipment utilized in the transmission and reception of content via satellite. Requires working rotating shifts, overnights, holidays and weekends.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance-This responsibility includes troubleshooting, repair, calibration and preventative maintenance of equipment and systems at the teleports to include antenna systems, high voltage transmitters, modulators, ASI & HDSDI distribution equipment, monitoring & test equipment, networking equipment, IRDs, & Lband distribution equipment.

Projects- This responsibility includes participation in the planning, integration, and testing of new or replacement equipment and systems. Function as project team member.

Quality Control-This responsibility requires the ability to ensure outgoing, and incoming signals and content are compliant with standards set forth by the FCC, the satellite providers, Warner Media Discovery and good engineering practices. Operate and understand test equipment to include, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power meters, oscilloscope, modulation analyzers, video probes & RF probes.

Customer Service- Coordinate and Collaborate with operations, facilities and other engineering groups. Oversee vendor/contractor installs and maintenance.

Documentation-This responsibility requires that the Teleport engineer understand ITIL & utilize Service Now to document incidents, schedule changes and record preventative maintenance & daily tasks. Use ACAD and Visio to accurately document teleport systems. In addition accurately fills out time sheets, time tracking records and daily station logs.

Work environment- Requires working rotating shifts, overnights, holidays and weekends. Many times the sole person on duty, must be able to work independently and make quick decisions in a high pressure environment.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 2 to 5 years of experience working as a maintenance engineer in a earth station and/or broadcast facility. Or equivalent Education
  • 2 to 5 years experience working with RF, high voltage, emergency power systems and high power RF amplifiers. Or equivalent education.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to troubleshoot to component level.
  • Mechanical skills
  • Networking skills

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Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA
Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000091536EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)