Posted on Thu 10th Feb, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (1 comments) MTN Nigeria is top Telecom Service Provider in Nigeria, and a part of the MTN Group, Africa's leading cellular telecommunications company.
MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the job vacancy in the position below:
Department: Network Group
Location: River
Employment Status: Permanent
Reporting To: Team Lead RF Planning/Access Optimization
Job Description Network Planning functions within the region which will be measured by:Capacity - Ensuring that at any time the network will be able to accommodate the subscriber level anticipated 3 months aheadCoverage – Ensuring that coverage is provided in all areas where MTN subscribers live, work and play and to maintain parity with the competitor where necessaryTime - Ensuring that network planning and site acceptance will be carried out in a manner to allow sufficient time for acquisition, construction and implementation of BTS and transmission linksNetwork optimisation/performance management within the region. Network optimization will be measured on the following factors:Frequency Reuse Efficiency - Implementing a frequency reuse plan in the areas of highest traffic density in order to achieve a high quality network with minimum interference.Network quality - Dropped calls, GoS/blocking rate, Voice quality, Call success, Call setup timeResponsiveness to customer problemsSite Accepted / Optimisation Drive Test - Regular drive testing of the network must be carried out to ensure that design objectives for coverage and network quality are maintained (Sites Acceptance Testing) and proactively diagnose network problems for immediate fixes.Maintain accurate and thorough Knowledge of the networkMaintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the behavior and status of all sites in the region of responsibility. This includes:Nominal plan from Coverage Steering Group
Planned sites
Site acquisition status
Build configuration and status
Traffic levels
GoS (Congestions stats)
Dropped call rate
Control Channel failure
HO failure rateProduce Cost Effective radio designs - ensuring the network will be designed and built in the most cost effective way possible, e.g. rooftops/existing towers/water towers are easier and cheaper to build than greenfieldsMonitor and report all competitor activitiesThe clutter data and propagation models (Planning Tool:Asset) will be checked at regular intervals to ensure that they offer a true reflection of the propagation environment Maintain an awareness of the latest technological and industry developments that may affect the cellular businessBe aware of any of the issues below that may affect the successful operation of MTN’s business within the region
Economic situation
Social/community situations
Provide specialist technical support to all other department regarding the network and radio related featuresRequired Skills 4 years work experience comprising2 years RF experience with a GSM or Wireless Telecomm operatorQualification B.Sc Electrical Electronics or Telecommunications EngineeringJob Conditions
General MTN N working conditions. National traveling into various remote areas within the specified region. Additional working time is maybe required. A valid drivers license.
Application Deadline
23rd February, 2011
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online using the link below:
Click here to apply online