Senior Engineer, RF Planning & Optimisation at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Senior Engineer, RF Planning & Optimisation

Location: Abuja, NG

Job Summary
Responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of wireless telecommunications networks in assigned business area.

Principal Functions

• Monitor Radio planning and optimization of assigned BSC areas in accordance with Etisalat guidelines
• Ensure quality of network in assigned area coordinates with all stakeholders from Implementation and O and M to achieve same.
• Participate in radio capacity planning and resource management
• Ensure agreed cell level, BSC/RNC level, and Network level KPIs (2G and 3G) are not 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 the deployment of leading edge technology and solutions as defined and approved by Etisalat
• Work with RF Planning Manager to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration in assigned area
• Study RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution.
• Perform sanity check on antenna configuration.
• Ensure the methods and procedures handbook on optimization is followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented are consistent with Etisalat guidelines.
• Maintain 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
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Manager, RF Planning and Optimisation

Educational Requirements
First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunication

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Three (3) to Five (5) years relevant work experience
• Advance knowledge of GSM/GPRS/EDGE & UMTS radio planning & optimization tools
• In depth understanding of planning and configuration principles
• Network Planning and Design
• Radio Access Technologies
• Problem Solving
• Presentation skills
• Communication
• Teaming
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How to Apply
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