Latest Job Vacancies at MTN Nigeria, 13th November, 2018

⏲ Nov 13, 2018, 11:17 PM
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MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: High Level Service Engineer (HLS) - (Supervisory) Location: Lagos Job Descriptions

To handle and resolve all Switching Network related queries. Test and verify all new functionality both S/W & H/W and improve Network Performance
Identify, analyse and plan for current and future needs of Network Operations in respect of high level support of network performance
Implement, install and Integrate new nodes into Network as well as co-ordinate the calibration and repair of test equipment in the region.
Implement all radio-related resolution once received from Head Office.
Complete detailed Investigations on Cellular Network to optimize Network protocol layers and architecture (Includes SS7 signaling and AXE Plex Investigations) as well as New Functionality and Service testing as required.
Assist Radio Engineers/Optimization/Facilities on Implementation; and Support personnel and One-man-bands (OMBs) with clearing of complex faults.
Provide auditing and mentorship of regional radio staff and ensure basic level of competency for the Radio Engineers is maintained by providing necessary informal training and guidance.
Assist Head Office RHLS with the evaluation of new Global Systems for Mobile communications (GSM) radio equipment, configurations, software releases, test and peripheral equipment.
Report radio-related problems in the network that cannot be resolved in the region to Head Office RHLS.
Resolve all Networks related faults and issues that maybe required from Second line Operation and Maintenance (SMC/CNO/DCG).
Control and Administer Customer Service Requests (CSR’s) to relevant Switching Element Supplier(s), as well as test and integrate software upgrades/releases from Suppliers.
Provide information and instructions from Head Office RHLS to all relevant regional staff.
Distribute new software to relevant regional staff and generate report and update RHLS Activity Database.
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
National travel and a valid driver’s license

Experience & Training Education:

Fluent in English
First degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
Experience working in a medium organization
Experience in Telecoms sector.
Ericsson AXE /or EWSD switching experience is desirable

Minimum Qualification:

BA, BEng, BTech or HND.

Job Title: RF Planning Engineer (Supervisory) Location: Nigeria 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: