A. Key Responsibilities

1. PLANNING & DESIGN

• Participates in or development of the microwave link design with point-to-point and possibly point-to-multipoint systems
• Ensure new microwave links are implemented as per design and as well as per Company standards
• Plans and follow up end to end transmission projects
• Transmission frequency spectrum management
• Translates intra- and extra-departmental requirements and volume forecasts into technical specifications and network expansion plans.
• Ensures technical approval of site drawings, site engineering packs and link acceptance folders are carried out
• Participates in technical site surveys to provide design input on behalf of the transport team

2. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

• Performs routine O&M procedures as prescribed for Transmission networks.
• Reacts to emergency faults and ensures all faults are rectified promptly within contracted SLA.
• Resolves repetitive faults affecting transmission network
• Ensures that transmission sites have adequate site power.
• Compiles information and reports on the availability of the transmission network.
• Swiftly identifies and clears any faults or alarms assigned by trouble ticket or ensures escalation within time period stipulated in SLAs to correct parties if unable to fix.
• Closes or forwards all trouble tickets promptly.
• Implements approved software changes as directed in the change requests.
• Ensures maintenance work undertaken by contractors meets Econet Wireless’s specification.
• Maintains a comprehensive set of records of all transmission links and spares for all the links within designated area.
• Ensures all security and network Integrity documentation is completed and adhered to.
• Makes sure all projects and changes are implemented with a minimal risk for the live network and preventing as much as possible service impact.

3. OPTIMIZATION & PERFORMANCE

• Analyses and solves 2nd and 3rd Level Support trouble tickets
• Makes sure all projects and changes are implemented with a minimal risk for the live network and preventing as much as possible service impact
• Keeps transmission links optimized in the network
• Relocates microwave links from one region to another if required
• Verifies log files, test cases, upgrade procedure
• Identifies network areas at risk
• Manages associated optimization Projects; deliver in time, budget and quality

B. Education

• Sc. Electrical/Electronics (Telecommunications)/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Master’s degree would be an added advantage.

C. Experience 

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong Microwave radio planning background
• Telecommunication and GSM/UMTS/LTE network knowledge
• Good understanding of Fibre and Microwave network technology and engineering
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP protocol suite and internetworking
• Excellent experience in Traffic Management, Capacity Analysis & planning or Access Network Capacity Planning

Please apply via email to: careers@econet.bi or bring your application to HR department, clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject area. Closing date for all applications is Wednesday, 10^th July 2024 at 5PM.

Please note only short listed applicants will be responded to.