Senior Engineer-RF Planning & Optimization: Etisalat Nigeria

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), trading as Etisalat, is a Nigerian company duly incorporated under the laws of Nigeria in partnership with Mubadala Development Company and Etisalat of the United Arab Emirates. Incorporated in Nigeria as a private company, it acquired the Unified Access License from the Federal Government in January 2007.

Job Title: Senior Engineer-RF Planning & Optimization

Division: Engineering

Reports To: Manager-RF Planning & Optimization

Job Summary:

Analyze, design, implement, optimize and enhance wireless telecommunications networks

Conduct link budget analysis and system dimensioning for coverage and capacity, including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization

Principal Functions;

Take charge of radio planning and optimization of assigned BSC areas in accordance with Etisalat Nigeria guidelines
Ensure 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
Attaining agreed cell level, BSC/RNC level, and Network level KPIs (2G and 3G) 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 Deployment of leading edge technology & solutions as defined and approved by Etisalat Nigeria
Work with Manager-RF Planning & Optimization 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 are consistent 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 four (4) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience (GSM/ UMTS) including demonstration of:

Strong technical, analytical and documentation skills
Advanced knowledge of GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE & UMTS radio planning and optimization tools
Good understanding of planning and configuration principles
Exceptional presentation skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools
Good Time management skills
Strong communications skills

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Offer valid till: May 20, 2012

Senior Engineer-RF Planning & Optimization: Etisalat Nigeria

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