Digital TV Platform Maintenance Engineer at StarTimes Media

Job Objective:

• To provide maintenance support to the technical operations department of the company.
• Ensure all transmission equipment is working at all times and faults and repairs are done in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To oversee the optimal performance of the company’s digital TV platform.
• To maintain the digital TV platform, including transmitters, digital TV front-end, broadcasting networks.
• To oversee and assist the construction of the digital TV platform.

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge and experience in digital TV platforms, transmitters, digital TV front end systems, and broadcasting networks.
• Capable of working long shifts (night and weekends required).
• Have strong interest in digital television technology.
• Hard working, good attitude, strong sense of responsibility, and enthusiasm for work performed.
• Knowledge of and fluency in Somali language is an added advantage.

Education / Experience:

• Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field from an accredited College/University is required.
• Experience in the electronic media and communications industry and related maintenance experience preferred.
• Prior experience in maintenance and support of transmitters and broad casting equipment is an added advantage.