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The Access Network planning Engineer (GPON) will be responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting GPON-based fibre optics networks while ensuring optimal performance and supporting technical operations.
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, deployment, and maintenance of GPON Enterprise/SME Networks
Oversee implementation of GPON network projects in line with scope, design standards, and agreed timelines
Translate customer requirements into scalable network designs and execute deployment projects according to technical standards
Conduct pre- and post-deployment GPON heatmap analysis to validate coverage, capacity, and performance
Overall project planning, delivering, and updating on Project milestones through out project lifecycle
Provide technical support during implementation, migration, and post-deployment phases
Provide support as required on last mile connections, involving GPON and sometimes Access radios
Keep inventory/database of all deployed GPON links in the network
Provide the required support to GPON escalated issues from field support team.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or related discipline
6 - 8 years of relevant work experience
Ability to interpret topography, network design maps and CAD Designs
Strong Experience in GPON Technology and fibre optic transmission networks
Good oral and written communication skills
Good Time management skills
Ability to work under minimal supervision
May be required to travel out of station on a very short notice
Good understanding of ITU-T G.984 and G.987Standards for GPON and XG-PON
BBF.247 GPON ONU Certification will be an added advantage.
Good knowledge of other Access transmission mediums.
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