RF Optimization 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.

RF OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER
DIVISION: Network Group

CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Coordinate and monitor Managed Services vendors to ensure that carry out optimization activities in line with MTNN strategy in order to achieve cell level KPI’s without compromising Network integrity and customer experience.

JOB SUMMARY
Measure Network Capacity and Coverage Enhancement Functions Within the Assigned Cluster With:
Capacity - Ensure MTNN network accommodates anticipated  subscriber level 3 months ahead
Coverage - Oversee enhancement and coverage optimization with TMA, MHA and indoor repeaters.
Technology integration - Ensure multiservice sites (2G, 3G, etc) are properly designed and integrated with minimal complexity and good Inter Radio Access Technology performance.
Measure Network Optimization/Performance Management within the Region with:
Participate in LAC planning & optimization.
Drive the management and maintenance network quality
Track and Monitor Behavior and Status of all sites in the cluster which Includes:
Nominal plan from Coverage Steering Group
Planned sites
Site acquisition status
Build configuration and status
Traffic levels
Quality KPI’s
Monitor the execution of nominal radio coverage and capacity rollout design for the assigned cluster
Monitor and analyze network performance and configuration to ensure KPIs are in conformance with targets
Analyze traffic, utilization and subscriber growth, continuously, in order to foresee needs for capacity expansion.
Review, prepare and load cell data for integration of sites onto the network
Coordinate testing of newly integrated sites for performance and necessary network adjustments for optimal network performance post integration.
Ensure Vendor optimization activities is in line with optimization strategy cascaded by RF Technical spe...t
Monitor Vendor activities within assigned cluster to ensure all activities in scope are being carried out
Analyze drive test logs to ensure coverage is not compromised for improved KPI's
Review changes implemented by Vendors to ensure network integrity is not compromised
Communicate and coordinate special event coverage with Vendors
Maintain accurate and thorough Knowledge of the network architecture
Evaluate and approve capacity expansion requests by MS Vendors
Vet penalty execution claims monthly

EDUCATION
First degree in Electrical/Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of spe...ation; with experience working with others
Experience working in a medium organization
RF Optimisation experience with a GSM or Wireless Telecomm operator
Experience on 3G Optimisation
Training:
Training on the BSS/RAN/UTRAN aspect Networks
Radio planning and optimisation of 2G  and 3G networks
Training on vendor specific equipment and software
Other general training, e.g. Presentation skills etc.

JOB CONDITIONS
Normal MTNN office environment.
May be required to work extended hours
Open plan office

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DUE DATE: 22 June, 2017