Chief Engineer

Sacbar; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; 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

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee all engineering functions, plan future equipment installations, and manage budgets at the Fresno-area station. The role includes training staff, supervising maintenance of software/hardware, and ensuring FCC compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in broadcast electrical systems, strong IT and equipment maintenance skills, and a valid driver's license. A technical electronics degree and SBE/A+ certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in broadcast electrical system and equipment maintenance
• Experience training and managing technicians with a positive attitude
• 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
• Must be flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends, and evenings
• Ability to work on ladders and lift equipment up to 50 lbs
• Technical degree in electronics or related field or equivalent work/education
• SBE and A+ certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering functions for the station, including planning future equipment installations and budget recommendations
• Manage training and hiring processes for engineering staff
• Supervise maintenance of software, hardware, and LAN applications
• Ensure software licenses are compliant and up to date
• Supervise transmitter maintenance and other broadcast equipment
• Work with corporate leadership to ensure security and FCC compliance

Skills

Broadcast electrical systems

Technician management

IT systems troubleshooting

FCC regulations

Driver's license

Flexible schedule

Ladders/physical work

Electronics degree

SBE certification

A+ certification

Education

Technical degree in electronics or related field

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.

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