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Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America's First Smart Network.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
DISH is seeking an Earth Station Operations (ESO) Senior Technician who can assist in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of the radio-frequency (RF) equipment used in large-scale satellite downlink and uplink operations. The qualified individual must be able to function robustly on rotational shift schedules within a team environment. The right candidate will also be required to work outdoors in all elements, be able to lift 75 pounds, climb ladders, operate a motor vehicle and work at heights up to 50 feet. Rotating shift work, working during holidays and weekends will also be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure continuous customer support to all EchoStar, Dish Network and all other internal and external customers using SOP related procedures. Works under the immediate supervision of the shift Supervisor
Perform antenna maintenance, which includes; repairing, cleaning, lubrication, and servicing of antenna tracking and deice systems. Requires ability to climb ladders and work at heights in an aerial lift
Use common RF test equipment such as multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, synthesized sweepers, and network analyzers to troubleshoot and repair transmission equipment
Use monitor and control systems to trend data and perform periodic inspections to check the health of all Earth Station equipment. Including manual snow/ice removal from antennas
Perform periodic cleaning, maintenance, and repair of ESO equipment. Including antennas, transmitters, frequency converters, switch units, antenna control equipment, and fiber optic equipment
Use common hand and power tools such as soldering irons, torque wrenches, hammers, screw drivers, pliers and wrenches, sockets, drills, saws, and crimping tools to complete projects and repairs to earth station equipment
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree in RF Technologies/Satellite Communications or; a basic electronics course completion from a military technical school or accredited technical school/university is a plus
2-7 years of RF related work experience suggested experience also preferred. High School Diploma preferred
Skills and Qualifications:
Other physical job requirements that are necessary that require ADA acknowledgement:
Climbing - Must be able to climb a vertical ladder unassisted in excess of 30 feet in order to access equipment installed on antenna platforms
Lifting - Ability to move or lift 75lbs. Required to move klystron tubes into and out of their transmission cabinets; this also meets the requirement to be able to rake snow out of antenna reflectors
Heights - Must be able to work at heights up to 50 feet. Required to work on antenna heaters and components in the aerial lift
Weather - Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and in areas that are slippery or have uneven surfaces; required to clear antennas of snow and ice or conduct antenna repairs during the heat of the day
Shiftwork - Must be able to work any shift in a 24x7x365 environment in order to meet the needs of Dish customers
Must be able to stand, climb, walk, climb and reach while performing the duties of the job
The ability to respond to audible and visual alarms
The ability to monitor services that include adult content without objections
Preferred skills and abilities include:
Ability to prepare and analyze technical drawings using Visio or CAD. Able to use the Google Suite of applications and databases to ensure O&M methods are documented and conform to established standards and departmental requirements
Familiarity in IP Networking and Security protocols
Data gathering and analysis tool experience such as Grafana or Splunk
Ability to calculate and analyze satellite communications data to include; link budgets for satellite communications, antenna gain measurements, transmission power calculations, EIRP measurements and path loss determination
Experience in configuring and maintaining servers; ability to setup and maintain server hardware, software, including operating systems and applications
Computer programming ability (Python, Java Script or PHP) along with automation or orchestration techniques
GIS software experience to include map overlays and dataset queries within
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $20.70/Hour - $29.60/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities and a flexible time away plan. All benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.