Telecom Team Lead at Connig Technoserve

Job Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field engineering teams in the installation, integration, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications network equipment.
• Provide technical leadership for Ericsson RAN, BTS, Radio and Baseband installation and integration activities.
• Coordinate Ericsson M-MIMO deployments, ensuring proper equipment installation, cabling, configuration, integration, testing, and site readiness.
• Supervise BTS and radio equipment installation in accordance with approved Ericsson standards, Method Statements, and customer specifications.
• Lead the installation and integration of transmission links across Huawei Microwave, E-Band, Ericsson MINI-LINK, Aviat, and Nokia platforms.
• Provide technical support for transmission link alignment, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and integration with the existing network.
• Conduct and supervise Technical Site Surveys (TSS) to assess site readiness, equipment requirements, power availability, transmission paths, installation requirements, and potential implementation constraints.
• Review site survey findings and prepare accurate technical reports, photographs, measurements, and recommendations for project planning and execution.
• Carry out and support SRS testing and other required site verification and acceptance activities.
• Ensure all installation, integration, testing, and commissioning activities comply with customer technical requirements and approved project standards.
• Take ownership of technical and quality issues arising during site implementation and ensure timely resolution and closure.
• Utilize EriTop for EHS compliance monitoring, quality audits, site inspections, documentation, and tracking of project deliverables.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE/EHS requirements, including proper use of PPE, safe working practices, toolbox meetings, risk assessments, and adherence to site safety procedures.
• Conduct quality inspections to verify equipment installation, cable dressing, grounding, labeling, antenna/RF installation, transmission installation, and overall workmanship.
• Identify installation defects and coordinate corrective actions to ensure sites meet customer quality and acceptance requirements.
• Provide on-site technical guidance and troubleshooting support to field engineers and technicians during installation and integration activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, customer representatives, technical teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve site, technical, and logistical challenges.
• Monitor daily team activities and project progress against agreed deployment schedules and milestones.
• Prepare and maintain accurate site reports, progress updates, quality documentation, test results, and other project records.
• Use Microsoft Excel for project tracking, team activity monitoring, site status updates, data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Mentor and guide resources such as Riggers and technicians, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and adherence to approved installation practices.
• Escalate critical technical, safety, quality, material, or access issues that may impact project delivery.
• Support site acceptance and handover activities, ensuring all punch-list items, documentation, and quality requirements are completed before closure.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, tools, equipment, and other project resources while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Technical Experience

• Ericsson M-MIMO Deployment: Hands-on experience in the installation, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Ericsson M-MIMO solutions.
• Ericsson Radio & Baseband: Technically proficient and familiar with Ericsson Radio Units, Baseband equipment, configuration, installation, and integration processes.
• Ericsson BTS Installation & Deployment: Experienced in BTS equipment installation, integration, commissioning, and site implementation.
• Transmission Link Installation & Integration: Hands-on experience with Huawei Microwave (MW), E-Band, Ericsson MINI-LINK, Aviat, and Nokia transmission solutions.
• EHS & Quality Management: Proficient in the use of EriTop for EHS compliance monitoring, quality audits, site inspections, and project documentation.
• SRS Testing: Working knowledge of SRS testing procedures and related site verification activities.
• Technical Site Survey (TSS): Experienced in conducting technical site surveys, assessing site readiness, identifying implementation requirements, and preparing site survey reports.
• Microsoft Excel: Proficient in Microsoft Excel for project tracking, reporting, data analysis, documentation, and monitoring of field activities.