RF Planning Engineer at MTN Nigeria

Location: Nationwide
Division: Network Group

Core Purpose of the Job

• To design and plan MTNN radio networks (2G, UMTS, LTE and future technologies) on various layers (including in-building solutions IBS/DAS, FEMTO/small cells etc.) for cost effective deployment of radio network coverage and capacity, towards the achievement of MTNN’s network rollout objectives and marketing/business plan.

Job Summary

• Coverage - Ensuring that coverage is provided in all areas where MTN subscribers live, work and play and to maintain parity with the competitor where necessary.
• Produce 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 greenfields
• 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 ahead
  • Technology integration - Ensuring that multiservice sites (2G, 3G, etc) are properly designed and integrated with minimal complexity and good Inter Radio Access Technology performance.
  • Time - 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 links
• Maintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the behavior and status of all sites in the region of responsibility. This includes:
  • Nominal plan
  • Planned sites
  • Site acquisition status
  • Build configuration and status
  • Traffic levels
  • Voice traffic indices: GoS (Congestions stats), Dropped call rate, Control Channel failure, HO failure rate, half-rate
  • Data traffic volumes and relevant indices
• Monitor and report all competitor activities
• The 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 the integrity of the contents of  planning tools (esp. ASSET, and other records) and minimize discrepancies from live network
• Execute the nominal radio coverage and capacity rollout design for the region
• Carry out the detailed RF design to conform with the nominal rollout plan
• Monitor and analyze network performance and configuration to ensure KPIs are in conformance with targets for the region
• Continuously analyze traffic, utilization and subscriber growth in order to foresee needs for capacity expansion.
• Review, prepare and load cell data for integration of sites onto the network.
• Evaluate, verify and supervise the planning of MTNN radio networks by managed service
• Ensure value is created from Customer engagement & Operations:
• Maintain accurate and thorough Knowledge of the network, especially in assigned region/areas to aid decision making by stakeholders

Education

• First degree in Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation
• Experience working in a medium organization
• Experience with a GSM or Wireless Telecomm operator
• Experience working in a multi-vendor network
• Experience with Ericsson, Huawei and ZTE equipment will be desirable

Training:

• Training on the BSS aspect of a GSM network
• Radio planning and optimization of GSM and UMTS network
• Training on vendor equipment and software
• New technologies training

Job Conditions

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