Core Network Planning Engineer at MainOne

Responsibilities

• The Core Network Planning Engineer will co-ordinate site surveys for PoPs; inclusive of technical site survey

Other responsibilities includes;

• Handle transmission planning equipment inventory.
• Handle transmission equipment procurement process and track equipment delivery.
• Overall project planning, delivery, and update of the milestone project plan.
• Support the team in the planning, dimensioning, and deployment of optical transport equipment
• Coordinate and manage equipment deployment.
• Provide weekly reports on capacity, inventory, and utilization of applicable transmission and carrier equipment configurations.
• Provide detailed engineering documentation to support and ensure the success of required projects. This will involve site surveys, gathering field data, and generating reports on the current capacity and database.
• Supporting the effective management and documentation/ assignment of infrastructures /Facility space, Racks, and ports in POPs.
• Provide the required technical support for repeated operational issues.
• Handle and track the RMA process for defective equipment.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Qualification:

• B.Sc / HND in Engineering.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ownership and initiatives
• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to evaluate and articulate the cost trade-offs associated with various network and circuit implementations.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of network planning tools like Pathloss, MapInfo etc.
• Ability to engage and communicate with vendors, service providers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines
• Travelling may be required at short notice.
• Ability to analyse and interpret detailed technical solution and implement into network planning document.

Competencies:

• Good Knowledge of various protection schemes namely LMSP, SNCP  ERPS, LAG  Ring & Mesh  Protection, etc.
• Basic understanding of SDH, Carrier Ethernet Technology, quality of service and network management concepts is necessary
• SDH, OTN knowledge and/or experience working in a telecommunications environment
• Ability to interpret topography, network design maps and CAD Designs
• Knowledge of a vendor network management system

Demands of the Job

• This role demands prompt and timely delivery of customer's service, as well as good inventory and stock management.