Head of Maintenance

Head of Maintenance job vacancy in Qatar Media Corporation, Doha

Job Purpose
He reports to the engineering manager and works directly and pro-actively with Engineering, IT, Operations, and News to ensure consistent good practices and consistent designs throughout the facility

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Effectively oversee and supervise the day to day duties of the maintenance staff
Oversee the daily tasks of the engineering maintenance staff projects ensuring successful completion
Work in a deadline-oriented environment and handle multiple, simultaneous projects
Daily troubleshooting and user support of the channel’s air, production and news gathering operation
Delegates technical tasks to broadcast maintenance, electrical and mechanical staff, and ensures that results are delivered in a timely manner and quality of work meets expectations set by management.
Ensures regularly scheduled preventive technical maintenance in the broadcast facility is accomplished.

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

BS degree or equivalent certification in technical discipline, i.e., electrical, mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience. At least 5 years’ job experience as a Head of Maintenance Engineering.
Knowledge of electronics, the electronic theory present in television broadcast equipment, and good troubleshooting skills
Proven experience in technology systems planning, development and project supervision
Have knowledge of: production and production automation system, switchers, audio boards, servers, studio cameras and robotics; master control automation systems; news gathering, microwave, satellite, and IP transmission/reception, field cameras, and NLE
Maintain and repair station equipment as directed.
To efficiently analyze, troubleshoot, and correct malfunctioning equipment and systems.
Utilize test equipment, schematic diagrams, and station drawings.
Must have computer, server, and network knowledge as it applies to broadcast operations