Engineer, RF Planning and Optimisation (R2) at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary

• Participate inradio site planning and optimization of assigned BSC, RNC and eNodeB in linewith 9mobile guidelines

Principal Functions

• Assist in monitoring quality of network in assignedarea; liaise with all stakeholders from Implementation, operations andmaintenance to achieve same.
• Liaise with RF vendors to ensure that RF processes arefollowed and escalate any issues identified to the Manager, RF Planning andOptimisation.
• Proactive radio capacity planning and resourcemanagement.
• Attain agreedoptimization KPI's for 2G suchas CSSR, SDCCH, TCH, DCR and also 3G KPI's such as RRC Set-up Succ. Rate, AMRRAB Set-up Succ. Rate, PS RAB Set-up Succ. Rate, HSDPA RAB Set-up Succ. Rate.
• Participate in special projects e.g. technical trials,temporary sites.
• Ensure accuracy in reporting and presentation of alltechnical plans.
• Work with Manager, RF Planning to understand the RFdesign, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration.
• Study RF design coverage maps and identify problemareas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution.
• Perform sanity check on antenna configuration.
• Ensure that the methods and procedures in handbook onoptimization is followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented areconsistent with 9mobile recommendations.
• Keep up-to-date documentation of optimization-relatedactions; also maintain archives of all collected data.
• Request drive tests, analyse data, and recommendnetwork changes as applicable.
• Interact with back office support team to ensuredesired objectives are met with regards to customer complaints.
• Ensure that Planning and Optimization of Wirelessnetwork follows laid down process.

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent inEngineering  

Experience,Skills & Competencies:

• Two years post NYSC work experience
• Network Planning and Design
• 2G, 3G and 4G Radio Access Technologies
• Problem Solving
• Teaming
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus