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

[etisalatng]

Location: Lagos

URL: www.etisalat.com.ng

Description:

Division: Engineering

Reports To: Manager-RF Planning & Optimization

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

Click to apply on or before 11th May 2012

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