Job Description
Technical Manager for Broadcasting Operations
General
- Support Head of Engineering in training and developing the engineers on technical matters, including handling and operating all broadcast equipment.
- Assist with engineering technical tasks to ensure smooth running of daily engineering operations.
- Establish an SOP for Site Survey and prepare Production and Technical Integration Layout Plan. To review and make relevant updates as required for process improvement.
- Implement design and make permanent layout for racks along with serial numbers and standard placing of panels.
- Support Head of Engineering to improve and test system designs.
- Support process of racks and kit standardization.
- Collaborate with Head of Engineering to establish a process for equipment testing and preparation. To review and make relevant updates on a yearly basis for process improvement.
- Ensure a process is in place for communication/escalation of technical problems on all projects.
- Research technical development standards for present and new technologies. Provide technical support of the company's service to clients
- Design the project template to cover the tasks needed for each project
- Keep the project task updated for each project on hand.
Before Project
- Review technical specifications of equipment and crew for quotation prepared by Sales Department.
- Participate in client/contractor meetings and site recce when required.
- Address clients’ technical queries prior to the project.
- Expand list of equipment from quotation to a detailed list (to include all equipment needed).
- Prepare Engineering book to include technical information regarding Router/Switcher I/O, Distribution assignments, cabin/room layouts etc.
- Create a timeline for project preparation and set the targets. Adjust based on any changes subjected to availability of engineers at the base, shipping schedules, deliverables or scope of the projects.
- Communicate with Equipment Planner, Warehouse and Engineering Department to monitor the project and ensure it is on the right track.
- Check the equipment packing list and ensure that it matches the expanded list.
- Sign off and approve the Packing List to be used for a project.
- Prepare Production and Technical Integration Layout for each project with relevant technical information and ensure relevant parties receive it before project.
During Project
- Be part of the Support Team during project by monitoring the support email and respond to communications received.
After Project
- Conduct post-project evaluation on technical performance and issues encountered and suggest possible improvements for the next project.
Requirement
- Degree qualified in Electrical / Communication / Broadcast Engineering or similar related field.
- 10+ years of relevant work experience in Broadcasting.
- An expert in equipment and products used in broadcasting; for example, audio and vision mixers, radio communication products, cameras, and camera lens
- Experienced in technical training for knowledge transfer
- Ability to think critically and provide multiple viable solutions to problems
- Able to carry out physical tasks due to the nature of job
- Able to travel overseas for regional and international projects
