[Full-time] Senior Engineer-RF Planning & Optimization at Etisalat Nigeria

[etisalatng]

Location: Port Harcourt

URL: www.etisalat.com.ng

Description:

Division: Engineering

Reports To: Manager-RF Planning & Optimization

Job Summary:

Analyze, design, implement, optimize and enhance wireless telecommunications networks

Conduct link budget analysis and system dimensioning for coverage and capacity, including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization

Principal Functions;

Take charge of radio planning and optimization of assigned BSC areas  in accordance with Etisalat Nigeria guidelines

Ensure 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

Attaining  agreed cell level, BSC/RNC level, and Network level KPIs (2G and 3G) lower than defined thresholds

Lead special projects e.g. technical trials/feature testing

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 Manager-RF Planning & Optimization 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 are consistent 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 four (4) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience (GSM/ UMTS) including demonstration of:

Strong technical, analytical and documentation skills

Advanced knowledge of GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE & UMTS radio planning and optimization tools

Good understanding of planning and configuration principles

Exceptional presentation skills

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools

Good Time management skills

Strong communications skills

Click to apply on or before 11th May 2012

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