Staff Technician - Field/Installation
Company: Hughes Network Systems
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Job Description:
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider
of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood,
Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a
pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network
Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more
information, visit . Follow on Twitter.Hughes has an exciting
opportunity for a RF/Field Technician for our team in the North
America Service Delivery division! This key individual will work as
part of a team in our facility in North Las Vegas (NLV), Nevada.
-Responsibilities:
- Preventive and corrective maintenance for the 30+ Jupiter sites
across the U.S., 10+ dedicated customer RFT's.
- Assist in maintaining the spare -pool of hardware for -the
Jupiter product lines. This inventory is based out of the Detroit
hub location and this individual will work closely with the Detroit
personnel on aspects of the field service operation.
- Assist in developing, updating and keeping -reference material
as needed. -Field Responsibilities:
- Oversee installation, testing, operations, and maintenance of
satellite earth station equipment
- Operate and maintain RFS, GSC, GBBF, MCP, SBSS, SBAS, and all
mechanical and electrical elements of the Teleport.
- Assume responsibility for escalation and emergency response
requests in a 24 x 7 x 365 environment. Occasional work required
during maintenance windows, outside of normal working hours.
- Monitor power, HVAC, fire detection/suppression, and local
security and monitoring systems.
- Maintain equipment inventory and configuration management
records, including software releases, patches, etc. Ensure
compliance with applicable standards
- Travel could be up to 50% or more on any given month and
flexibility is a mustBasic Requirements:
- Must have 3+ years of related experienceEssential
Qualifications: -
- Climb ladders to heights of up to 20 feet
- Carry equipment up to 70 pounds
- Work and manage in a 24 x 7 x 365 work environmentPreferred
Qualifications:
- Self-motivated and independent.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, customer relations,
written and oral communication skills. -
- Satellite Earth station RF equipment installation and
maintenance experienceExpertise with all aspects of telecom
transmission facilities, infrastructure, and circuit termination
equipment
- Experience with LAN/WAN industry standards, and working
knowledge of TCP/IP and Ethernet configuration and
functionality
- Working knowledge of Unix/Linux systems
- Experience with Cisco, HNS, CATV/IPTV and other Telco and IP
protocol core network and equipment -
- Basic electronics troubleshooting skills (ability to use and
interpret readings from a range of test equipment including
spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, protocol analyzer, power meter,
DVM etc.)
- Responsibilities and duties may evolve and expand, therefore
flexibility and adaptation are important skills#LI-BL1
Compensation RangeAnnual Salary: $49,000.00 - $70,000.00
EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive
benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the
ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you
and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support
and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package
covers it all-from healthcare savings plans to education assistance
and more!
- Financial: -401(k) retirement savings plan with company match;
employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life
insurance, AD&D and disability
- Work-Life Balance: -Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays,
health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities
(locations may vary)
- Employee Incentives: -Tuition reimbursement, employee referral
program, year round employee events and community programs,
discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
- Health: -Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
(EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn
employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and
Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all
qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected
veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local,
state, or federal law. -U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and
maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for
certain positions. EEO is the law.
Keywords: Hughes Network Systems, North Las Vegas , Staff Technician - Field/Installation, Professions , North Las Vegas, Nevada
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