MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, an emerging global brand which is at the forefront of the growth of telecommunications service in Africa and the Middle East. Since it commenced business operations in Nigeria in 2001, MTN Nigeria has consistently placed a high premium on fretwork quality, coverage, expansion and related state-of-the-art infrastructure” towards ensuring that we are the network of choice. Key to this is the conviction that Nigerians deserve the very best of infrastructure, facilities and services, leading to our aggressive and unprecedented network capacity expansion program, with our Network group playing a central role in the building and integration of network elements which will enable the delivery of an excellent quality of service.
At MTN we believe that first class network quality is at the centre of the key value propositions that we must deliver to our esteemed customers, that is why we continually focus on breaking new grounds in national & metropolitan fibre rollout, building base stations, upgrading & optimizing infrastructure, and increasing radio capacity. This we do by drawing inspiration from our core values of Leadership, Integrity, Can Do, Innovation and Relationships.
As we progress in our efforts to retain our leadership position in the telecommunications industry, we seek experienced professionals to function in the role of
Field Support Engineer
Division Network group
Reporting to; Team Leader Field Service
Qualification(s)
B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics (Telecommunication)/Mechanical Engineering
Experience & Training
- Three (3) years RF & BTS transmission and electrical experience with a GSM or Wireless Telecom operator
- Experience in transmission and radio planning is desirable
- Two (2) years experience in design, implementation and maintenance of power and cooling systems preferably in the Telecommunications industry
- Radio frequency propagation and radio/Micro wave equipment installation and/or maintenance
- Experience in climbing towers
- Computer literate with Windows and MS Office experience
Job5ummary
- Perform routine O&M procedures as prescribed for the power of Transmission and BTS Radio networks
- React to emergency faults, and ensure that all faults are rectified promptly within contracted service level Agreement (SLA)
- Ensure provision of power (requisitely quality) to all sites within purview, 24 hours a day
- Implement cross connect equipment in his designated area of the MTN Network
- Compile information on and report on the availability of the transmission network in light of the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Swiftly ensure escalation and clear any faults or alarms assigned by trouble tickets ensure escalation within time period stipulated in SLAs to correct parties if unable to fix. To close or forward all trouble tickets promptly
- Maintain a sound working relationship between the network operations section and all associated parties within the company and on the external front approved software changes as directed, with change request
- Ensure that maintenance work undertaken by contractors meets MTN Nigeria’s specification
- Ensure that all planned network expansions take place on schedule: transmission spectrum, transceiver upgrades and downgrades rectifier upgrades etc to ensure customer satisfaction
- Maintain a comprehensive set of records of all transmission links, BTS sites, power equipment and spares for all sites within designated area
- Ensure all security and network integrity documentation is completed and adhered to Liaise with diesel contractors to ensure on schedule supply of diesel to sites within purview
Job Conditions
Tool of trade vehicle provided
Normal MTNN working conditions
National travel and a valid driver’s license
Ort stand-by 24 hours a day,7 days a week, throughout the year
Overtime and the performance of call out duties are essential
Driving in high risk areas and over long distances is mandatory
Working at elevated heights and in extreme environmental conditions is a requirement
The use of safety climbing equipment while working at elevated heights is compulsory
Closing Date: on or before 21st May 2009.
Please apply online; www.mtnonline.com/careers and send CV to: recruitment@mtnnigeria.net quoting position applied for in subject of email
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