DISH is seeking an Earth Station Operations (ESO) Engineer I who can design, develop, manufacture, install, provide engineering analysis and repair ESO radio-frequency (RF) equipment, components, and systems. The scope of this job includes project management skills and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) of RF equipment involved in operating a large 24x7 satellite communications earth station. The right candidate will also be required to work outdoors in all elements, be able to lift 75 pounds, climb ladders, operate a motor vehicle and work at heights up to 50 feet. Rotating shift work, working during holidays and weekends will also be required. This individual will be the primary on-shift SME technical resource for the on-shift personnel. This individual must be able to organize, train, lead, and delegate tasks with the department. Previous experience in a supervisory role beneficial.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities fall into the following categories:
Ensure continuous customer support to all EchoStar, Dish Network and all other internal and external customers using SOP related procedures. Can work under minimal supervision of a Supervisor or Manager.
Identified as a leader in the RF field who can drive special projects to completion and serve as a technical expert and consultant. Experienced at reviewing and recommending changes to established policies and procedures.
Primary resource for troubleshooting and repair of all ESO equipment components which includes waveguide assemblies, cabling, and fiber optic systems.
Supervisory responsibilities to include managing shift workload for the ESO department, ESO Technicians and Engineers in lieu of the shift Supervisor.
Ability to train technicians/engineers on policies and procedures. Serves as a mentor to new employees and peers. Collaborates cross-functionally with other engineering teams. Coordinates with vendors to complete engineering projects and/or Operations & Maintenance (O&M) items.
Prepares and analyzes technical drawings, specifications, and databases to ensure O&M conform to established standards and departmental requirements.
Use RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, synthesized sweepers, and network analyzers and common handheld tools as required.
Other collateral duties as assigned.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
A successful ESO Senior Technician will have the following:
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Background in RF Technologies/Satellite Communications or; a basic electronics course completion from a military technical school or accredited technical school/university is a
0-3+ years of RF related work experience suggested experience also preferred.
A valid DOT motor vehicle license is required to operate our aerial lift. The aerial lift is operated on company property and parking lots in the vicinity of other motor vehicles to access antenna components outside of the personnel safety boundaries installed on the antennas.
Other physical job requirements that are necessary that require ADA acknowledgement:
Climbing - Must be able to climb a vertical ladder unassisted in excess of 30 feet in order to access equipment installed on antenna platforms.
Lifting - Ability to move or lift 75lbs. Required to move klystron tubes into and out of their transmission cabinets. This also meets the requirement to be able to rake snow out of antenna reflectors.
Heights - Must be able to work at heights up to 50 feet. Required to work on antenna heaters and components in the aerial lift.
Weather - Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and in areas that are slippery or have uneven surfaces. Required to clear antennas of snow and ice or conduct antenna repairs during the heat of the day.
Shiftwork - Must be able to work any shift in a 24x7x365 environment in order to meet the needs of Dish customers.
Must be able to stand, climb, walk, climb and reach while performing the duties of the job. The ability to respond to audible and visual alarms.
The ability to monitor services that include adult content without objections.
