Field Service Support at Netcom Africa

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Responsibilities

• Perform standard rigging works.
• Carry out preventive maintenance (PM) on POE, RF cables and tower top equipment and antennas.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on mounting hardware and tower Equipment facility and cabling installation workmanship for the following but not limited to: Radio links,
• Tower Grounding facility,
• Condition of the tower structure,
• Generates activity, maintenance, update reports and relevant information on a predetermined regular basis as assigned.
• Assists engineers that require RF related work, relocation and installation.
• Assist engineers on field installation related activities but not limited to: Completion of equipment handling procedure training from Field Service Supervisor,
• Hauling of batteries to POP locations and assist in physical arrangement,
• Hauling of installation materials on the site location,
• Assist riggers in pulling up antenna assembly,
• Ensure all materials to be used in the installation are complete and in good working condition prior to any assigned deployment,
• Carrying out basic civil, masonry and carpentry works for any type of installation,
• Assembly of antenna on the mount in preparation for the antenna alignment and optimization,
• Standard run of pipe and trunks for all outdoor and indoor installations,
• Ensure that HSE equipment are in good condition prior to any activity and are always worn on site,
• Ensure that all excess civil, masonry, carpentry and installation materials and tools are returned to the office for proper endorsement to Inventory,
• Ensure that work site is left clean and tidy (housekeeping) better than before work started,
• Any activities/works that may be assigned by management that can be handled based on the Rigger’s capabilities.

Expectations in line with company policies:

• Shall be presentable to internal and external clients in relation to company dress code and provisions.
• Shall at all times exhibit good customer relations in and out of work.
• Shall at all times sport the company ID being a company representative, mandatory, especially on official duty.
• Materials and equipment shall not be brought out of the company premise unless on official installation assignments.
• Shall be on the designated workplace at the start of duty hours, 0830h, or as agreed by the attached engineer or supervisor.
• Shall notify supervisor or engineer attached to before leaving workplace or work site for any reason.

Requirements

• A diploma with two years rigging experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Experience in carrying out civil, masonry and carpentry works.
• Basic knowledge in tower climbing and work-related safety.
• Basic configuration of RF radios is a plus factor.
• Use of the GPS or App and interpreting its values.
• Use of HSE equipment and tools (safety harness, rigging helmets, etc.)
• Basic knowledge in the use of office tools (MS Word, Excel and other available tools) for reporting.
• Good communications skills.
• A team player.
• Ability to us Google Earthing determining survey results and verification.
• Must be dedicated, trust worthy, and have passion to learn.