Job Title: Engineer, Drive Test
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Division: Network Operations
Reports To: Senior Engineer-Drive Test Management
Organisation: Etisalat Nigeria
Job Summary:
Conduct network performance drive test reports in line with Etisalat Nigeria's Quality of Service (QoS) strategy
Principal Functions:
• Conduct regular voice and data drive tests on the 2G/3G network using standard test methodology according to schedule and routes specified by the QoS team
• Conduct benchmark drive test between Etisalat Nigeria and other operators within specified timeframes
• Conduct ad hoc voice and data 2G and 3G drive tests on demand as directed
• Maintain accurate and updated database of all routes, clusters and configuration data
• Propose new cluster allocations based on environmental constraints
• Pre-process measurement log formats for post-processing tool inputs and analyses
• Prepare reports from drive test using MapInfo and/ or other GIS tools
• Provide recommendations to improve coverage and quality problems encountered on the field
• Assist Performance Engineers with analysis of measurement data as required
• New test tool acceptance and calibration
• Identify drive test tool defects and report such defects, including software and hardware defects
• Track, test and deploy software correction patches and new functionalities on measurement tools
• Define call sequences on drive test tools for voice calls and data sessions
• Perform call set-up time test as and when required
Educational Requirements:
First degree or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering and/ or any other relevant discipline
Experience & Skills:
At least two (2) years' directly relevant post-NYSC work experience
Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
• Good knowledge of GSM network and 2G/ 3G technologies
• Proficiency with MapInfo and/ or any other GIS software
• Good knowledge of Layer 3 message and system information interpretation
• Good knowledge of drive test tools such as TEMS, Agilent, etc
• Good computer literacy (MS Office, Powerpoint, etc)
• Good reporting and communication skills
Deadline: 12th September 2012.
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