About this opportunity
Globalstar Inc. lists this Manager, Gateway opportunity in talkeetna, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What we offer:
Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program
Job Summary:
The Gateway Manager is a managerial role in which the main functions are the supervision of assigned employees, responsible for consumable purchasing, financial budgeting, and control. The position is also responsible for resource production planning, occasional unscheduled non-supervisory work serving as a backup during staff shortages as an exception to the normal duties.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Recruit, interview, hire, and train direct reports
Oversee the work and assignments of direct reports
Provide constructive and timely performance feedback
Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage, operate and maintain all aspects of the Globalstar satellite earth station.
Manage small technical working group.
Manage and maintain strong technical relationships with service providers and Globalstar Ground Ops team and Engineering Technical Support teams.
Follow and maintain Gateway documentation and procedures.
Maintain detailed knowledge of the Gateway Systems and Components.
Ensure established preventative maintenance routines are rigorously followed.
Provide direction and hands‑on support for all the gateway systems.
Occasional unscheduled non-supervisory work during staff shortages.
Operate the facility optimized for cost and performance.
Develop internal/external alliances and partnerships to support the systems operations.
Responsible for site spares and maintaining inventory management database.
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
Excellent organizational skills with attention‑to‑detail
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Familiarity with NetSuite
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Willingness to learn new technologies is a requirement
RF system and test equipment knowledge and hands‑on experience
Fundamentals of telecommunications, electrical systems, mechanics and computer networking
Ability to motivate and lead teams to achieve objectives and service levels to the highest standards
Excellent planning, organization and decision‑making skills
Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency in reading, writing and communicating in English required
Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:
High School diploma or GED-equivalent
Professional designation such as engineering technician or technologist in Electronics, Computer Science, or Information Systems would be useful but sufficient experience can substitute
5) years of hands‑on experience in a telecommunication operational environment preferred
Detailed technical knowledge of computer and telecommunication equipment and systems such as PSTN, LAN, WAN, UNIX, and personal computer operating systems
Physical Requirements:
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for short- and medium-term assignments required; valid passport required
Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
Ability to lift 75 pounds at timesAbility to perform tasks that require standing, walking, climbing ladders and working at moderate heights such as atop scaffolding
Willingness and ability to work flexible shift schedule
Willingness and ability to work on‑call to support 24/7/365 network operations
Marginal Functions:
A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
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Worksite address
talkeetna, AK, 99676, US
Who can apply
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