Satellite Engineer

Job Purpose

General Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with others across Engineering and IT, to support GDMO with all their engineering technology needs
• Provide metrics and supporting documents to the Section Head - Engineering and IT/Unit Head to assist with producing monthly KPI reports
• Manage the implementation of the strategic vision for Engineering Satellite activities, to achieve the strategic objectives set out for the department in line with the overall GDMO strategic vision
• Identify Engineering Satellite budget requirements based on planned initiatives in line with the strategic vision developed for Engineering to support the GDMO strategy

Engineering Satellite Activities

• Maintain and operate satellite uplink facilities (fixed and movable) as needed to facilitate activities across GDMO teams and requirements
• Maintain and operate satellite downlink (receiving) facilities, including fixed and non-fixed services, as needed and as used within GDMO
• Operate and maintain satellite/baseband to IP gateways ensuring all required feeds are available on IPTV
• Support and maintain IPTV set top boxes for GDMO office requirements
• Support and maintain mobile news gathering solutions, providing options for changes as needed
• Support and maintain all fiber and MPLS links, ensuring on-going maintenance as needed

Maintenance And Support Activities

• Respond to Engineering unplanned operational issues, outside of normal routine or preventative maintenance
• Conduct upgrades and modifications to all satellite technology, systems and facilities as required to ensure smooth operation and uptime
• Provide first level support for all satellite-related issues and queries
• Support and maintain CAR/Data Center facilities including CCUs, UPS and Environmental Monitoring

Internal

• Collaborate with employees and departments across GDMO to support them in their engineering satellite requirements
• Collaborate with other Engineering roles to ensure the overall support from the Engineering team to GDMO
• Collaborate with other Corporate Support departments, such as Procurement and Finance for procurement, contracting and finance/budget requirements

External

• Collaborate with vendors and partners for support required on systems, upgrades and maintenance

Technical Skills

• Expert: Knowledge of broadcast media industry
• Expert: Knowledge of satellite communication systems
• Proficient: Knowledge of existing regulatory laws and procedures within UAE
• Proficient: Command of written and spoken Arabic and English

Behavioural Competencies

• Proficient: Evoking and Disseminating Positive Energy
• Proficient: Community Focus and Responsiveness to its Needs
• Proficient: Time Management and Task Prioritization
• Proficient: Excellence in Execution
• Proficient: Continuous Learning and Improvement

Functional Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role

Leadership And Supervisory

• A minimum of 3 years working in a team

Education And Qualification Required

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time completion of maintenance activities and upgrades (%)
• Satellite projects completion rate (%)
• Uptime for uplink facilities (%)
• Uptime for downlink facilities (%)

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