Radio Planning Engineer
Reporting to: Head of Radio Access Network
Range: R3
Department: IT & Network – Operations & Maintenance
Role Purpose:
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:
Fn1 documents
containing nominal site location details
Fn2a document detailing radio survey results e.g. candidate selection details
Fn4a and Fn4b documents defining site specifications and coverage objectives
Validation of technical joint visit reports prepared by subcontractor company
Validation of technical file report to verify that site was built according to Fn4b
Validation of Fn5 report
Validation of Fn8b report
Fn2a document detailing radio survey results e.g. candidate selection details
Fn4a and Fn4b documents defining site specifications and coverage objectives
Validation of technical joint visit reports prepared by subcontractor company
Validation of technical file report to verify that site was built according to Fn4b
Validation of Fn5 report
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.
Academic/
Professional Qualifications
- Advanced
Diploma/BSC in Telecommunication Engineering
- Minimum 3 years
experience in similar position
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
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.
Application should be sent by latest 10th May 2013, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees.
Application should be sent by latest 10th May 2013, 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.