9mobile, is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Senior Engineer, Transmission Planning and Optimization
Job Summary
- Plan,design and optimize EMTS Nigeria access fiber and Microwave transmission network infrastructure to support network expansion, technological evolution and resilience enhancement.
Principal Functions
- Responsible for all Access network planning,design and optimization activities to support EMTS network and services roll out in the assigned region
- Responsible for planning and design of microwave Metro SDH rings to support network traffic and planned expansions
- Responsible for the design of access transmission links (Microwave & Fibre) for site (2G,3G,LTE) connectivity and minimize dependency levels of sites within Lagos region
- Generate transmission link budget for site connectivity (GERAN, UTRAN & E-RAN)
- Ensure all line of sight (LOS) survey for transmission links are conducted and approved for roll out
- Responsible for designing and planning of microwave last mile links to support Enterprise,POI deployments
- Responsible for generating work orders to the relevant teams for implementation & ensuring implementation is carried out fully and integrated into the live network
- Carry out detail optimization of the existing access & backbone microwave links.
- Coordinate and manage the resolution of IuB congestion incidents and develop proactive strategies to limit congestion levels to set thresholds.
- Responsible for daily monitoring of transmission network utilisation/performance with the view of carrying out optimisation activities as may be required.
- Generate a daily, weekly and monthly report on access & backbone links with the agreed K.P.I
- Responsible for development of process and procedures for access transmission links.
- Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports.
- Prepare Microwave Spectrum frequency utilisation report for NCC reports
- Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to transmission planning and design.
- Maintainin-depth knowledge and databases of existing access transmission infrastructure in EMTS
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Transmission Planning and Optimisation
Educational Requirements
- First degree in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering or relevant discipline.
Experience,Skills & Competencies:
- Three (3) to Five (5) years post NYSC relevant work experience
- Understanding of mobile technology back haul at the access, transport and core network layer is required
- Must be able to use Path loss and network traffic analysis software ( i.eU-traffic, NOMAD) for designing & optimising transmission links
- Must have a good knowledge of traffic forecast, capacity planning andIP/MPLS technologies
- Must be able to deliver high level and detailed level transmission network designs
- Must be able to use Microsoft excel, PPT (and other software) for reporting and presentations.
- Proven experience in planning, design & engineering of transport and enterprise networks.
- Must be able to deliver high level and detailed level transmission network designs
- Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
- Transport Technologies
- IP/MPLS/TE Technologies
- Network Planning and Design
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Passion for Excellence
- Integrity
- Empowering people
- Growing people
- Team work
- Customer Focus
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.