Remote Engineer in Charge - Time Warner Cable Sports Job

Posting Job Title:Remote Engineer in Charge - Time Warner Cable Sports
Requisition #: 168130BR
Posting Location: Kansas City, MO, US
Area of Interest:Engineering/Technical Operations
Position Type: Full Time

Posting Job Description

Time Warner Cable is the second-largest cable operator in the U.S., with technologically advanced, well-clustered systems located mainly in five geographic areas — New York State (including New York City), the Carolinas, the Midwest, southern California (including Los Angeles) and Texas.

Time Warner Cable serves more than 14 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers a suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Time Warner Cable Media, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions that are targeted and affordable. Time Warner Cable Local Sports offers
sports programming in Kansas City, MO. More information about the services of Time Warner Cable is available at www.timewarnercable.com,Time Warner Cable SportsChannel currently seeks a Remote Engineer In Charge. Below please find a brief description of the essential duties and responsibilities required to function successfully in this position.

SUMMARY
Responsible for managing remote production facilities and the technical management of on-site crews. The position is expected to troubleshoot and maintain remote broadcast equipment for Time Warner Cable SportsChannel under the direction of the Manager of Remote Engineering. The responsibility includes Remote Production Engineering, IT knowledge, transmission, and systems integrations skills. Ensures equipment and systems are optimally functioning, maintained, kept up to date and secured in a 24/7 Sports environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITESPrincipal leader for remote events with oversight and management of TWC-owned facilities (production trucks, trailers, and transmission vehicles) to ensure successful execution for live productionsOversees partner facilities engagement – including finalizing production logistics, vehicle placement, power management and interfacing with partner facilities management to ensure local guidelines and policies are maintainedManages the freelance and staff-based crews that utilize TWC-owned equipment and facilities to insure proper inventory controls are maintained as well as logs kept on variances and needed repairs.Leads maintenance and repair of dedicated broadcast hardware and computers including: Chryon, Grass Valley & Carbonite Switchers, EVS systems, Tightrope zplay, AJA Kipro, Sony, Ikegami, JVC & GV camera chains and lenses, audio boards, timeline based automation, FCP, and routing systems.System design and integration to include video path (HD-SDI, NTSC) audio path (Analog, digital and embedded), fiber linked systems (both video and audio), digital video compression and transmission standards (DV25, DV50, Mpeg, ATSC, ASI), Non-Linear editing stations, PC networking, and network storage systems.Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of broadcast system equipment with includes: remote production trucks, production control rooms, edit suites, robotic camera controls, automation servers including computers and remote location master control equipment.Repair some equipment to the component level.Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and vendors.Works regularly with the IT to develop proficiency resolving engineering, transmission, and IT issues.Provide engineering support/feedback for remote operations as needed and assigned.· Operation of satellite uplink vehicleOther duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· Minimum two year college degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
· At least 2 years experience in Broadcast Engineering or related field.
· Remote production engineering experience preferred.
· Broadcast equipment integration and repair experience preferred.
· Demonstrable PC/Mac networking experience or certification.
· Knowledge of OS Windows 7 workstations.
· Willing to be trained on IP Network related components.
· Must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
· Successful candidate will have the ability to travel, work weekends and multi-day events.
· Must have a valid driver’s license.
· Regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
· Must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

· Travel and Engineering/IT Support required for all TWC Sports areas
· Successful candidate will have the ability to travel, work weekends and multi-day events

LEADERSHIP/STAFF ACCOUNTIBILITY

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Hands-on role that may also lead, assign, train, schedule and oversee the work of others (primarily temporary labor).

WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.Overtime may be required in meet deadlines.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.Provide on-call support 24 hours per day, 365 per year. Support may entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to UPS/LIPA failures, storms or severe weather, and loss of personnel.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, pension, a matched 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and discounted services for employees who reside in a Time Warner Cable service area. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.timewarnercable.com.

FCC Unit_TWC: 3473
Controlling Establishment ID: 00049 - Kansas City 6550 Winchester

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Time Warner Cable is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Current Unemployment Status