Headend Engineer - Dallas, United States - Hotwire Communications
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Work with the engineering department on the implementation of new technologies or services.
Design, build and maintain all structured wiring to ensure efficient data flow and organization in all company facilities.
Create and maintain preventive maintenance and equipment replacement schedules for UPS, battery backup, power generators, HVAC, environmental sensors, and other predictive diagnostic tools.
Monitor IPTV services and linear channels for Audio/Video quality.Analyze real-time and historic data from monitoring systems to proactively address issues.
Actively monitor and support Headend Infrastructure and equipment including but not limited to Satellite receivers, encoders/transcoders, VOD Catchers, AD insertion, middleware and servers.
Efficiently coordinate with NOC and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and to conduct scheduled maintenances.Perform installation, wiring, labeling and configuration of equipment.
Continuously develop skills to advance professionally.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree in Engineering, Telecommunication, RF, and or satellite certifications or equivalentMinimum of 3 years related telecommunication industry or RF/satellite experience requiredStrong Head-End knowledge and computer related skillsUnderstanding of IPTV, IP multicast, video codecs, and standardsExcellent Audio/Visual observation skills to identify impairments and quality issuesMust have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver's license in State where hiredComputer proficiency required in Microsoft Office and Visio, with a higher level of proficiency in Excel, preferredKnowledge of LAN/WAN principles.