Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya.
We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community.
At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!
Wimax Planning and Optimization Engineer
Ref: TECHOLOGY-WPAOE-FEB-2013
Reporting to the Senior Manager-RAN Optimization (Rift, Western & Nyanza), the role hold will manage, coordinate and execute 3G network projects, 3G Network Capacity Provision , 3G Site database update and parameter standardization, Nominal Cell Planning and documentation, 3G KPI’s monitoring and 3G Radio network optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Wimax Network Optimization: Analyze and optimize Wimax systems in 3.5GHz using specific RF Optimization tools. Execute RF designs for specific markets including capacity and frequency planning and propose optimization techniques through field work and statistical analysis;
- Carryout Analysis & Mapping; Interference analysis; Engineering Design; Coverage mapping; Link budget calculations; Profiles calculation for LOS;
- Wimax Site database update and parameter standardization: Ensure all physical changes are updated on ATOLL database. Perform routine audit on sites. Maintain standards/Wimax parameter rules on all radio database parameters;
- Perform Microwave Links RF calculations and design;
- Carryout optimization of various access technologies for delivery of high capacity bandwidth e.g. WiFi, Fiber, LMDS;
- Manage customer complaints: Prioritize customer complaints and provide a solution/ recommendation within the agreed time frame. Identify and forestall potential complaint areas;
- Identify potential bottlenecks in the Wimax end to end network and escalate to Core PS related concerns.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or communications Engineering;
- A minimum of 1 year of RF network design experience with leading roles as a network planner;
- Wimax Forum Certification ,IP knowledge and Cisco certification will be an added advantage;
- Computer Proficiency (vast experience in data processing applications);
- Specific experience in using commercial RF network planning tools for Wireless Broadband;
- Working knowledge of IEEE 802.X standards;
- Basic understanding of RF propagation models and their application for Wireless Broadband.;
- Knowledge with RF measurement equipment (spectrum analyzer, power meter, etc.);
- Prior RF/microwave experience with a wireless service provider;
- Sound analytic ability and attention to detail;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
Note: This position is located in the Western Region of Kenya and the offices are based in Kisumu-Kiboswa area.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Friday 15th February, 2013.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
