Digital TV Platform Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Digital TV Platform Maintenance Engineer
Department: Technical Operations
Reports To: Head Engineer
StarTimes Media (K) Co. Ltd seeks to appoint a suitably qualified persons to assume the role of Digital Platform Maintenance Technicians.
Job Objective:

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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.
  

Please note, Initial training will be done in Nairobi for 2 months.
Qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to jobs@startimes.com.cn
Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.
Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.