Radio Planning Engineer - Orange Telkom in Nairobi

Job Title: Radio Planning Engineer

Company Orange Telkom

Department Information Technology and Networks

Job Type Full-Time

Job Status Sourcing

Salary Range Per Month

Shift 8 AM to 5 PM

Minimum Education University - Undergraduate

Degree Title BSC in Telecommunication Engineering

No of Jobs 1

Minimum Exerience 3 Year

Job Duration Permanent

Description

Role Purpose:

This role is responsible for GSM and UMTS Planning and Design, Frequency and scrambling code planning and design and Coverage Optimization as per network KPI’s. Reporting to RAN manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities.

Planning and design of macro outdoor sites for the orange GSM/UMTS mobile network using ASSET planning tool
Planning and design of indoor sites for the orange GSM/UMTS mobile network using WANDA planning tool
Planning, design and commissioning of Repeater sites
Design of the frequency and scrambling code strategy
Neighbour Plan strategy
Outdoor and indoor site survey and site selection
Preparation of the following documents on “Click on site” management tool:

Ø Fn1 documents containing nominal site location details

Ø Fn2a document detailing radio survey results e.g. candidate selection details

Ø Fn4a and Fn4b documents defining site specifications and coverage objectives

Ø Validation of technical joint visit reports prepared by subcontractor company

Ø Validation of technical file report to verify that site was built according to Fn4b

Ø Validation of Fn5 report

Ø Validation of Fn8b report

Coverage optimization
Definition of drive test protocols and procedure for drive tests
Carry out drive test
Drive test analysis using ACTIX tool
Preparation of Fn4m documents for any network changes
Issuing of work orders using SWAN tool for various network operational tasks
2G/3G cell Ref generation
Responsible for the maintenance and updating of Radio Access Network database, mainly ASSET
Preparation of coverage maps using MapInfo tool.

Qualifications

Key Competencies:

· Radio Planning and Design in GSM and UMTS.

· Knowledge in planning tools.

· Knowledge in DT tool and analysis;

· Multivendor BSS parameters

· Report generations and presentations.

· Ability to work under pressure.
Efficient and results oriented

Preferred Skills

Academic/ Professional Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/BSC in Telecommunication Engineering
Minimum 3 years experience in similar position

City Nairobi

Agreement

This position is opened to Kenyan citizens only. If you fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position.

How to Apply:

please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and
names of three referees. Apply through www.orange-tkl.co.ke.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:10.05.2013