Job Title: Engineer – RF Planning and Optimization
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Division: Engineering
Reports To: Manager-RF Planning & Optimization
Organisation: Etisalat Nigeria
Job Summary:
• Conduct site survey visits and antenna model reviews
• Work with other functional groups within access management and understand dependencies in RF deployment
• Liaise with RF vendors to ensure that RF processes are followed and escalate any issues identified to the Manager-RF Planning & Optimization
Principal Functions;
• Assist with radio site planning and optimization of assigned BSC areas in accordance with Etisalat Nigeria guidelines
• Assist in ensuring quality of network in assigned area and coordinate with all stakeholders from Implementation and O&M to achieve same
• Proactive radio capacity planning and resource management
• Attain agreed Optimization KPIs such as SDCCH, TCH & DCR levels lower than defined thresholds
• Participate in special projects e.g. technical trials, temporary sites
• Ensure accuracy in reporting and presentation of all technical plans
• Assist with Deployment of leading edge technology & solutions as defined and approved by Etisalat Nigeria
• Work with Senior Engineer-RF Planning to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration
• Study RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution
• Perform sanity checks on antenna configuration
• Ensure that the Methods and Procedures handbook on optimization is followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented in consistency with Etisalat Nigeria recommendations
• Keep up-to-date documentation of optimization-related actions; also maintain archives of all collected data
• Request drive tests, analyze data, and recommend network changes as applicable
Educational Requirements:
First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering or any other relevant discipline
Experience & Skills:
Minimum of two (2) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience (GSM/ CDMA/ UMTS) including demonstration of:
• Strong technical, analytical and documentation skills
• Good understanding of GSM radio planning & optimization tools
• Good understanding of planning and configuration principles
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools
• Good Time management skills
• Strong communications skills
Deadline: 12th September 2012.
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