RF Planning Engineer (Supervisory) High Level Service Engineer (HLS) – (Supervisory)

Nov 21, 2018

Job Description

To design and plan MTNN radio networks (2G, UMTS, LTE and future technologies) on various layers (including in-building solutions IBS/DAS, FEMTO/small cells etc.) for cost effective deployment of radio network coverage and capacity, towards the achievement of MTNN’s network rollout objectives and marketing/business plan.
Coverage – Ensuring that coverage is provided in all areas where MTN subscribers live, work and play and to maintain parity with the competitor where necessary.
Produce Cost Effective radio designs – ensuring the network will be designed and built in the most cost effective way possible, e.g. rooftops/existing towers/water towers are easier and cheaper to build than greenfields
Network Planning functions within the region which will be measured by:

Capacity – Ensuring that at any time the network will be able to accommodate the subscriber level anticipated 3 months ahead
Technology integration – Ensuring that multiservice sites (2G, 3G, etc) are properly designed and integrated with minimal complexity and good Inter Radio Access Technology performance.
Time  – Ensuring that network planning and site acceptance will be carried out in a manner  to allow sufficient time for acquisition, construction and implementation of BTS and transmission links

Maintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the behavior and status of all sites in the region of responsibility. This includes:

Nominal plan
Planned sites
Site acquisition status
Build configuration and status
Traffic levels
Voice traffic indices: GoS (Congestions stats), Dropped call rate, Control Channel failure, HO failure rate, half-rate
Data traffic volumes and relevant indices

Monitor and report all competitor activities
The clutter data and propagation models (Planning Tool: Asset) will be checked at regular intervals to ensure that they offer a true reflection of the propagation environment·
Be aware of any of the issues below that may affect the successful operation of MTN’s business within the region:

Economic situation
Social/community situations
Provide specialist technical support to all other department regarding the network and radio related features

Maintain the integrity of the contents of  planning tools (esp. ASSET, and other records) and minimize discrepancies from live network
Execute the nominal radio coverage and capacity rollout design for the region
Carry out the detailed RF design to conform with the nominal rollout plan
Monitor and analyze network performance and configuration to ensure KPIs are in conformance with targets for the region
Continuously analyze traffic, utilization and subscriber growth in order to foresee needs for capacity expansion.
Review, prepare and load cell data for integration of sites onto the network.
Evaluate, verify and supervise the planning of MTNN radio networks by managed service vendor (s)
Ensure value is created from Customer engagement & Operations:
Maintain accurate and thorough Knowledge of the network, especially in assigned region/areas to aid decision making by stakeholders
Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Job Condition

Normal MTNN working conditions
May be required to work extended hours
Open plan office

Experience & Training Minimum Education:

Fluent in English
First degree in Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
Experience working in a medium organization
Experience with a GSM or Wireless Telecomm operator
Experience working in a multi-vendor network
Experience with Ericsson, Huawei and ZTE equipment will be desirable

Training:

Training on the BSS aspect of a GSM network
Radio planning and optimization of GSM and UMTS network
Training on vendor equipment and software
New technologies training

Minimum qualification:

BA, BEng, BTech or HND.

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