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
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online