Switch Operations Engineer at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Switch Operations Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To implement network integration and resolve faults on the core network Ensure value is created by resolving BTS Network fault promptly for network efficiency and escalate unresolved faults to HLS.
• Track, monitor, and resolve faults using approved switch processes and procedures and the Ericsson Exchange Library.
• Implement change requests/planned work, using switch procedures.
• Monitor performance statistics and generate weekly reports.
• Update switch records such as billing backup, weekly dumps and test load.
• Act as interface to Customer Service and assist in resolving customers’ problems. 
• Implement integration of new BTS/TX sites and conduct acceptance tests
• Implement integration of new network elements.
• Re-group sites using up to date switch procedures and Ericsson Exchange Library.

Experience & Training

• First degree in Electrical/Electronics (Telecommunications).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in anarea of specialisation; with experience working with others.
• Experience working in a medium organization.
• Hands-on experience core networkoperations and maintenance in GSM environment Training: GSM Node Hardware Dimensioning AXE Hardware Maintenance AXE 810 GSM MSC/VLR Operations GSM BSC Operations GSM AXE Operation GSM Core Network Maintenance GSM System Survey GPRS BSS Operation.

Minimum qualification

• BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND.

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• National travel and a valid driver’slicense.
• On standby throughout the year.

Application Closing Date
27th April, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online