Senior Engineer - RF Planning & Optimisation at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary
Responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of wireless telecommunications networks in assigned business area.

Principal Functions

•     Monitor Radio planning and optimization of assigned BSC areas in accordance with Etisalat guidelines
•     Ensure quality of network in assigned area coordinates with all stakeholders from Implementation and O and M to achieve same.
•     Participate in radio capacity planning and resource management
•     Ensure agreed cell level, BSC/RNC level, and Network level KPIs (2G and 3G) are not 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 the deployment of leading edge technology and solutions as defined and approved by Etisalat
•     Work with RF Planning Manager to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration in assigned area
•     Study RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution.
•     Perform sanity check on antenna configuration.
•     Ensure the methods and procedures handbook on optimization is followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented are consistent with Etisalat guidelines.
•     Maintain 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
•     Perform any other duties as assigned by Manager, RF Planning and Optimisation

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunication

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•     Three (3) to Five (5) years relevant work experience
•     Advance knowledge of GSM/GPRS/EDGE & UMTS radio planning & optimization tools
•     In depth understanding of planning and configuration principles
•     Network Planning and Design
•     Radio Access Technologies
•     Problem Solving
•     Presentation skills
•     Communication
•     Teaming
•     Passion for Excellence
•     Integrity
•     Empowering people
•     Growing people
•     Team work
•     Customer Focus