RF Planning and Optimization Engineer - Port Harcourt Job at Etisalat Nigeria

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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.

RF Planning and Optimization Engineer - Port Harcourt Job