Primary objective of the job:
To design, manage and maintain the IPTV broadcast elements and other system components at the Satellite Head End portion of the FTTH network. To guide and provide inputs into the rollout of such a network fr
To design, manage and maintain the IPTV broadcast elements and other system components at the Satellite Head End portion of the FTTH network. To guide and provide inputs into the rollout of such a network from greenfield state to operational state. To dimension capacity and determine quality measurement criteria for the operation of this TV network.
Maintain and repair satellite earth stations including dishes, LNAs, waveguides, dehydrators, up/down converters, solid state power amplifiers, modems, and monitoring control systems.
Monitor and analyze satellite communication link, identify performance issues, coordinate with satellite and teleport providers.
Provide engineering and subject matter expert (SME) support for communication system designs, projects, and upgrades.
Create and maintain communications systems documentation.
Oversee antenna riggers when on station for antenna installations. Perform minor tower work for urgent repairs.
Maintain 12 V and 24 V DC power systems used in assorted communications systems. Manage UPS and Generator systems.
Configure and maintain IP TV equipment.
Create and manage processes and procedures for operating and maintaining the Head End.
Creation of quality metric KPIs for assessing the performance of the Head End.
Training/Mentoring: Capable of knowledge management and team learning by transferring knowledge through workshops, mentoring and coaching, presentations and on the job training for engineers
Performs related work: the duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to that position.
Working safely is a continuing condition of employment. Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Ltd. is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment and considers safety to be an integral aspect of every job function. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to observe and fully comply with all HSE rules / policies / procedures and applicable legislative provisions as well as wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where and when applicable.
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Engineering, Communications Systems or Satellite Systems.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar environment
- Diversified satellite engineering expertise in design, system integration and operational support. This includes use of Satellite M&C software.
- Demonstrated experience supporting and maintaining IPTV communications equipment. In depth knowledge of IP Networks, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, MPLS-TE, QoS, Cisco IOS & IOS-XR
- Hands on working experience with provisioning and troubleshooting Cisco routers including ASR9k, 7600
- Experience with spectrum analyzers, RF service monitors, data test sets, oscilloscopes, RF power meters.
- Experience with fiber optic cable splicing, OTDRs, 66/110 punch blocks/tools, BICSI cabling standards
Functional Skills:
- Computer Literate in a Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc)
- Report / business Writing Skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Very High Skills - Ability to define problems, problem solving, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to manage and lead on projects
- Ability to mentor the other members of the team