Engineer - Field Operations at 9Mobile

Job Summary
Provide support on all operational TXM equipment and facilitate PAT of new integrated BSS & TXM/ADM network element. Also, facilitate 99.9% Network Access availability.

Principal Functions

•     Perform operation and maintenance of Access, Transmission and Power element to achieve network availability.
•     Assist the Manager, Access Support in the implementation of an effective framework for the operation and maintenance of the BSS
•     Supervise change requests implementation, faults escalation, resolution and ensure TTs are accurately closed within MTTR by NOC.
•     Participate in acceptance of new BSS site, MW, ADMs and Power plant according to scope and BOQ.
•     Ensure execution of routine and corrective maintenance scheduled for all active and passive elements on site.
•     Ensure effective supervision of vendor/sub-con performance and other related activities (telecommunication equipment monitoring )
•     Ensure effective diesel delivery and consumption within assigned cluster
•     Perform cross functional support based on business demand
•     Facilitate resolution of community related issues
•     Generate Incidence report for network outages - weekly/ monthly report of cluster performance.

Educational Requirements

•     First degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•     At least 2 years relevant experience in GSM Access Network, VSat, Multiplexers, Fibre, SDH MW Links and Power systems
•     GSM Access/Transmission and AC/DC power operation and maintenance
•     Problem-solving skills
•     Good time management
•     Computer knowledge (MS Office, MS Projects, AutoCAD)
•     Community relations
•     Strong reporting and communications skills