Transmission & BSS Operations Engineer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Engineer - Transmission & BSS Operations

Basic Purpose:

Responsible for the installation, maintenance and upgrade of the in-country network.

Ensures that quality standards are met.

Installs or assists contractors and MC partner in the installation of systems and equipment.

Operates under close supervision and any special assignments are clearly defined.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure transmission networks projects are implemented as per design, and seamless integration and handover of transmission elements into operations.
• Provide feedback and inputs to the planner for planning purposes.
• Undertake site survey to deploy/optimize the data and voice network
• Maintains the SDH/PDH/ and OSS database to reflect the existing status of the network
• Maintain the BSC/TC /BTS & Node database to reflect the existing status of the network
• Provide inputs to the planning leader for detailed engineering validation
• Assess Intervention orders from radio and transmission team regarding link and BSC capacity
• Ensure all deployment documentation related to individual sites are released on time and are accurate
• Maintain RNA targets for active network elements

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the operations of NOC stems and ensure they are fully functional and updated.

Essential Knowledge:

• General Knowledge of SDH, PDH and transmission of cellular networks.
• General Knowledge of mobile radio networks (GSM, UMTS or CDMA)
• General knowledge of technical telecommunication principles, theories and concept.

Optional Knowledge

• Knowledge of IP networks & IT skills

Qualifications:

• University Engineering Degree in telecommunications, Electronics or IT
• 12-24 months experience in SDH and BSS operations
• Able to operate in a performance driven organization
• Knowledge of English

Please send your CV only if you qualify for this position.

Send your CV to recruitment@viscarcapacity.com by Monday 27th April 2012 by 5p.m.

Please put subject as title of this position.