Staff Technician - Earth Station Operations

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DISH is seeking an Earth Station Operations (ESO) Staff 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.

Company Summary:

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary:

Our DISH Technology team challenges the status quo and reimagines capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities:

• Ensure continuous customer support to all EchoStar, Dish Network and all other internal and
  external customers using SOP related procedures. Can work under minimal supervision of a
  Senior Supervisor or Manager.
• Capability to be a leader in the RF field who can drive special projects to completion and serve as
  a technical expert and consultant. Experienced at reviewing and recommending changes to
  established policies and procedures.
• Ability to train other technicians/engineers on policies and procedures. Serves as a mentor to
  new employees and peers. Collaborates cross-functionally with other engineering teams.
• 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.
• Perform antenna maintenance which includes; painting, 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.
•  Use common hand and power tools such as soldering irons, torque wrenches, hammers, screw
  drivers, pliers and wrenches, sockets, drills, saws, and crimping tools.
• Other collateral duties as assigned.

Skills, Experience and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Background in RF Technologies/Satellite Communications or; a basic electronics course completion from a military technical school or accredited technical school/university is a plus.
• 8+ years of RF related work experience suggested experience also preferred.
• A valid DOT motor vehicle license is required to operate our aerial lift. The aerial lift is operated on company property and parking lots in the vicinity of other motor vehicles to access antenna components outside of the personnel safety boundaries installed on the antennas.
• 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 orconduct 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.

 

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Benefits:

We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here:EchoStar 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.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. If you have questions regarding your application or the recruitment process please email

Recruiting@Dish.com

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Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)

Salary Range: USD $27.02 - $38.70 / Hour