NEPs Mobile Unit Engineer Apprentice Program
NEP is committed to developing top engineering talent to provide the highest level of support to our clients. Our Apprentice Program is designed to provide talented individuals the opportunity to gain the experience and knowledge that is required of a Mobile Unit Engineer through on-the-job training, supplemental education, regular performance appraisals, and special engineering projects.
NEP hires several Mobile Unit Engineer Apprentices throughout the year. The apprentice program requires the candidate to live in Pittsburgh, PA throughout the Apprentice Program. Once the Apprentice graduates from the program, he or she may live anywhere in the continental United States as all of our Mobile Engineering positions require 100% travel.
To apply for the apprentice program, please submit your cover letter and resume to the following email address: 55525@nepinc.hrmdirect.com
Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to develop engineering and broadcast equipment maintenance skills through 5 program phases. Successful completion of the program will result in a Mobile Unit Engineer position. The Mobile Unit Engineer will supervise and perform necessary maintenance activities required for broadcasting equipment on an NEP mobile unit in order to meet client requirements and operate up to NEP standards of quality.
Developmental Phases:
PHASE I (approximately 1 month)
Work with NEP Field Shop
Report daily to Field Shop Director and Maintenance Engineering Manager
Load and offload equipment from mobile units
Compile load lists for mobile units
Bar code equipment properly
Scan equipment into equipment database
Test the functionality of incoming cable assemblies
Repair and fabricate cable assemblies
Fabricate connectors for every required type of cable in a mobile unit
PHASE II (approximately 4 months)
Work with Fiber Maintenance Department
Report daily to Fiber Coordinator
Learn terminology and cable connector types
Sorting and prescreening of cable assemblies
Test fiber optic cables for optical loss and continuity
Visual inspection of fiber optic connectors
Cleaning of various connector types
Mechanical assembly and reinforcement of connector ends
Terminate and polish connector end faces
Use and testing of fiber hardware
PHASE III (approximately 3 to 6 months)
Work with NEP Integration
Report daily to Technical Supervisor
Assist in Mobile Unit construction
Learn various connector types and termination techniques
Cut and label cables and terminate ends
Lace cables into mobile unit racks
Test cables
Install and fax out equipment
Understand truck schematics and read truck elevation drawings
Participate in final mobile unit fax out before 1st event
PHASE IV (approximately 6 months)
Work with NEP Maintenance Department
Report daily to Maintenance Engineering Manager
Ensure equipment quality control and check out
Check and repair auxiliary equipment as it passes through field shop (including intercom belt packs, monitors, microphones, speaker stations, etc.)
Work side by side with Maintenance Engineering Manager and Maintenance Engineers on special projects, various pieces of equipment, and software upgrades
Install and fax out broadcast gear in mobile units (including cameras and vtrs).
Shadow on mobile units as an extra Engineer when appropriate
PHASE V (transition from PHASE IV for 3 to 6 months)
Work on a specified mobile unit as a 3rd Engineer
Report daily to Mobile Unit Engineering Manager and Engineer in Charge
Set up mobile unit(s) for remote events
Provide on site preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of television equipment and systems
Work with Mobile Unit Engineers, Mobile Unit Drivers and crew members on specific events/packages
Coordinate equipment and scheduling logistics with Operations Coordinator
Strike and tear down mobile unit(s)
Additional Training provided during program:
TV 101 Seminar
Networking Seminar
Equipment Specific Training through NEP Vendors/Staff
Length and order of program may vary depending on technical skills and truck scheduling
Evaluations:
Evaluation of the Apprentice will be conducted at the completion of each program phase
Final Evaluation and Assessment will be conducted prior to Graduation
Qualifications:
Completion of Associates or Technical Degree preferred from a Broadcast Communications, Electronics or Engineering School
Formal electronics training preferred
Strong Mac/PC skills (Microsoft Office operating systems) and proficient knowledge of networking
Ability to work on tasks and projects independently as well as in a team oriented environment
Must be able to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Must be willing and able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs., and be willing to seek assistance for anything over 50 lbs. (should not seek to do over 50 lbs. without assistance).
Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time upon program completion to NEP remote events
