MTN Careers September 2011-RF Optimization Engineer

Vacancy Details
Job Title:RF Optimization Engineer
Location:Lagos, Rivers, Oyo, Abuja, Kano, Delta, Enugu
This vacancy expires on:9/23/2011
Department:Network Group
Employment Status:Permanent


Job Description:
•Network Planning functions within the region which will be measured by:
Capacity - Ensuring that at any time the network will be able to accommodate the subscriber level anticipated 3 months ahead
oCoverage – Ensuring that coverage is provided in all areas where MTN subscribers live, work and play and to maintain parity with the competitor where necessary
oTime - Ensuring that network planning and site acceptance will be carried out in a manner to allow sufficient time for acquisition, construction and implementation of BTS and transmission links
oNetwork optimisation/performance management within the region. Network optimization will be measured on the following factors:
XFrequency Reuse Efficiency - Implementing a frequency reuse plan in the areas of highest traffic density in order to achieve a high quality network with minimum interference.
XNetwork quality - Dropped calls, GoS/blocking rate, Voice quality, Call success, Call setup time
XResponsiveness to customer problems
XSite Accepted / Optimisation Drive Test - Regular drive testing of the network must be carried out to ensure that design objectives for coverage and network quality are maintained (Sites Acceptance Testing) and proactively diagnose network problems for immediate fixes.
•Maintain accurate and thorough Knowledge of the network
•Maintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the behavior and status of all sites in the region of responsibility. This includes:
oNominal plan from Coverage Steering Group
oPlanned sites
oSite acquisition status
oBuild configuration and status
oTraffic levels
oGoS (Congestions stats)
oDropped call rate•
oControl Channel failure
oHO failure rate
•Produce Cost Effective radio designs - ensuring the network will be designed and built in the most cost effective way possible, e.g. rooftops/existing towers/water towers are easier and cheaper to build than greenfields
•Monitor and report all competitor activities•
•The clutter data and propagation models (Planning Tool:Asset) will be checked at regular intervals to ensure that they offer a true reflection of the propagation environment•
•Maintain an awareness of the latest technological and industry developments that may affect the cellular business
•Be aware of any of the issues below that may affect the successful operation of MTN’s business within the region
oEconomic situation
oSocial/community situations
oProvide specialist technical support to all other department regarding the network and radio related features
Job Conditions:
PGeneral MTN N working conditions.
PNational traveling into various remote areas within the specified region.
PAdditional working time is maybe required.
A valid drivers license.
Reporting To:Team Lead RF Planning/Access Optimization
Required Skills:
•B.Sc Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering
•4 years work experience comprising
•2 years RF experience with a GSM or Wireless Telecomm operator
Qualification:
•B.Sc Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering
Application
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