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Conduct general broadcast maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair of computers, electronics, satellite equipment, and TV transmitters.Create and manage the technical capital and operational budgets, preparing periodic reports and budget estimates.Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all engineering employees. Ensure proper operation and compliance with corporate mandates and FCC regulations.Supervising major projects… Show more Conduct general broadcast maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair of computers, electronics, satellite equipment, and TV transmitters.Create and manage the technical capital and operational budgets, preparing periodic reports and budget estimates.Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all engineering employees. Ensure proper operation and compliance with corporate mandates and FCC regulations.Supervising major projects, such as the build out of a new SDSDI studio in 2003, broadcast antenna replacements, new analog and digital transmitter installations. Installation of new playback servers, ADC automation system, master-control switcher, various Evertz equipment for ACO, HDSDI - SDSDI up and down conversion, audio LKFS, AFD, and signal monitoring. Show less

Supervised the installation of major tower modifications, including plumb tension of tower and replacement of guy wires. Site upgrades including antenna, line, transmitter, and installation of a 5000 gallon diesel fuel tank. Inspected equipment and conducted regular performance checks, troubleshooting all equipment to the component level. Initiated orders for repair and replacement items, implementing immediate repairs and alternate operating procedures in emergency situations… Show more Supervised the installation of major tower modifications, including plumb tension of tower and replacement of guy wires. Site upgrades including antenna, line, transmitter, and installation of a 5000 gallon diesel fuel tank. Inspected equipment and conducted regular performance checks, troubleshooting all equipment to the component level. Initiated orders for repair and replacement items, implementing immediate repairs and alternate operating procedures in emergency situations. Maintained the EAS and transmitter logs, updating them as required by the FCC. Show less

Provided long-range planning and direction for the station, including budgetary management, departmental goals, and preparation for the implementation of DTV.Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all engineering employees.Maintained and repaired the transmitter and studio broadcast equipment on a regular and emergent basis.

Acted as the Chief Operator in the absence of the Chief Engineer. Repaired and maintained all broadcast equipment, including troubleshooting to the component level.

Shade studio cameras, record satellite feeds for syndicated programming, monitor off-air signal, log transmitter readings, set-up live shots. Assist station personnel with technical issues as needed.