RF Optimization Engineer at MTN Nigeria

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 specialist
• 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 specialisation; 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