We are currently looking for 2G/3G RF Optimization Engineer/Consultant for a Mobile Operator in Southern Africa.
The following skills are desired of the candidates:
- Capability to undertake Technical site survey – lead and co-ordinate site surveys ensure sites are constructed at correct locations to maximize capacity and coverage
ˇ Plan new 2G/3G sites, sectorization and capacity requirements
ˇ Ensure sites are built where operator has own transmission presence
ˇ Design and optimize all RF coverage solutions and drive to completion
ˇ Conduct drive tests – provide analysis and solutions on major routes and centers
ˇ Perform layer 3 analysis of drive test logs and diagnose root cause
ˇ Track drive test targets and initiate actions where targets are not met regularly
ˇ To investigate and rectify all network failures received from regular drive testing routes
ˇ Verify planned coverage objectives are met
ˇ Perform site audits and update planning tools e.g. Asset
ˇ Optimize coverage footprint
ˇ Verify and ensure planes coverage objectives are met
ˇ Update/Model prediction tools and ensure they are accurate
ˇ Special events – plan and lead all coverage/capacity solutions to completion
ˇ Perform frequency re-tunes for problematic areas
ˇ Provide integration optimization check sheets for all new sites
Tools expertise required:
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Planning Tool ASSET/HUAWEI Planning Tool;
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HUAWEI M2000
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NASTAR
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Drive Test Tools (NEMO OUTDOOR/HANDY, TEMS INVESTIGATION);
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Optimization Tools (Actix)
Other requirements
Degree holder in Engineering or related studies
Experience in a multi vendor environment preferably NSN,Huawei and Ericsson
Experience in a Swap Project
Proficiency in English
Project Management and reporting skills
AVAILABILITY:IMMEDIATE(Please don't apply if availability is more than 1 week)
COUNTRY ELIGIBILITY:STRICTLY ONLY CANDIDATES from SOUTH AFRICA,KENYA,ZIMBABWE,TANZANIA,NAMIBIA,MALAWI,BOTSWANA,UGANDA,RWANDA,BURUNDI,MOZAMBIQUE and ZAMBIA due to WORK PERMIT QUOTAS!