Chief Engineer

Socket.dev; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee all engineering functions, plan future equipment installations, and advise on budget.

The role includes training staff, supervising maintenance of broadcast and IT systems, and ensuring software licenses and FCC compliance are up to date. The candidate will manage transmitter maintenance and work with corporate leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, with base pay around $90,000–$106,696 per year and comprehensive benefits for a full-time

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in broadcast electrical system and equipment maintenance.
• Experience training and managing technicians.
• Proficiency in evaluating, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining broadcast equipment and IT systems.
• Dedication to quality and time management while upholding FCC regulations.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work on ladders, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Technical degree in electronics or related field, or equivalent work/education experience.
• SBE certification and A+ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering functions of the station, including planning of future equipment installations, requirements, and budgetary recommendations
• Manage training and hiring processes for engineering staff
• Supervise maintenance of computer software, hardware, and LAN applications
• Ensure software license compliance and all software versions up to date
• Supervise preventive maintenance and/or troubleshooting of broadcast equipment including cameras, audio/video, microwave transmitters/receivers, satellite receivers and computing equipment
• Supervise and/or perform transmitter maintenance
• Collaborate with Corporate leadership to ensure security and FCC compliance

Skills

Broadcast electrical systems

Train technicians

Troubleshooting IT systems

FCC compliance

Time management

Valid driver's license

Shift flexibility

Ladder work / lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Technical degree in electronics or related field

SBE certification

A+ certification

Job description

KMPH/KFRE is looking for a Chief Engineer!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all engineering functions of the station, including, planning of future equipment installations, requirements, and budgetary recommendations
• Manage training and hiring processes for engineering staff
• Supervise maintenance of computer software, hardware, and local area network applications
• Ensure software license compliance and all software versions are up to date
• Supervise preventive maintenance and/or troubleshooting of broadcast electronical equipment, including but not limited to, cameras, audio and video equipment, microwave transmitters and receivers, satellite receivers, and computing equipment
• Supervise and/or perform transmitter maintenance
• Work with Corporate leadership to ensure security and FCC compliance

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in broadcast electrical system and equipment maintenance
• Experience training and managing technicians with a positive and constructive attitude
• Proficiency in evaluating, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining broadcast equipment and IT systems
• Dedication to quality and time management while upholding to all FCC regulations
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Must be flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends, and evenings
• Ability to work on ladders, stand for long periods of time, and lift computers or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Technical degree in electronics or a related field, or an equivalent of work and educational experience
• SBE certification and A+ certification is preferred

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $90,000-$106,696 annually. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include:

• participation in a retirement plan
• life and disability insurance
• health
• dental and vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• sick leave
• vacation time
• personal time
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.