Safaricom Limited is
the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya.
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
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
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to
hr@safaricom.co.ke