Network Engineering Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for all the
assigned Poa Networks wireless installs & commissioning in the field
including field support & preventive maintenance (new networks and
expansions) across Kenya helping in achieving the wireless install &
commissioning targets cost effectively with a keen focus on quality and high
safety standards hence assisting to achieve the company’s scale up plans.
Financial:
Profitably deploy,
commission, support & maintain Poa Networks across all the assigned areas
in Kenya.
People:
Directly in charge of a
team of technicians of not more than 10 and has coordination for delivery
responsibilities over third parties.
Key SMART Results for A-Player Success
- Successfully
deploy, commission, support & maintain at least 3 new wireless
networks/network expansions- End of Q2 2023
- Successfully
deploy, commission, support & maintain at least 9 new wireless
networks/expansions- End of Q4 2023
- Deploy
& commission all the assigned networks/sites within the planned
timelines – Monthly
- Ensure
zero fatalities on site due to accidents for all the assigned works –
Quarterly
- Maintain
Tower (Distribution Point) Availability at 99.9% through proactive
maintenance and timely reactive intervention – Monthly
- Ensure
right first time installations (No repeat works) for all the assigned
works – Quarterly
- Ensure
zero complaints from the community/landlords during the site deployment
& commissioning process for all the assigned works due to damages to
property/improper site keeping – Quarterly
- Zero
bridges to EHS requirements for all the assigned works (Ensure use of the
PTW for all works) Quarterly
- Ensure
that all the assigned works are deployed & commissioned in accordance
with the site installation documentation- Monthly
- Ensure
all the assigned site installs are done with 100% compliance to all
relevant legal regulations- Quarterly
- Ensure
100% accountability for work attendance & productivity of all direct
reports- Monthly
- Ensure
consistency, transparency and correct reporting among all direct reports –
Monthly
Key Competencies
Criticality (H, M, L)
- Must
have a bachelors degree in any relevant Engineering field but preferably
in Telecommunications/Electrical & Electronic Engineering – H
- Must
have knowledge of routing and switching protocols, IT systems, radio
frequency engineering an added advantage – H
- Must
have at least 8 years of hands on experience as a wireless installation
& commissioning technician or an equivalent within the telecom
industry – H
- Must
be experienced and confident in working at heights with particular
experience in antennae installations/all other associated outdoor installs
including Lattice masts installation/ Power installations/Equipment
installation and commissioning – H
- Must
have successfully implemented major wireless installs & commissioning
in a fast growing organization with limited resources and strict
timelines- M
- Must
demonstrate a consistent track record of having cost effectively deployed
& commissioned wireless networks with strict adherence to high quality
and safety standards in the past engagements – H
- Must
be an enthusiastic strong team player with strong analytical and problem
solving skills – H
- Must
possess explicit team engagement capabilities with a great desire to
always continue learning – M
- Must
possess key third party supervisory skills with a results focused culture
– M
- Must
possess basic knowledge of the wireless installation & commissioning
standards and government regulations in the telecom industry – M
- Must
be an optimistic individual with a to do attitude and an initiative take –
H
- Must
be willing and ready to travel frequently to any parts of the country on
short notice – H
Mandatory Criteria if
Any with no exceptions to hire:
- Must
have operated in a business with similar Values and DNA to Poa to ensure
quick cultural alignment
- Must
have directly supervised teams of at least six people
- Must
have worked for a rapid large scale growth organisation
- Ideally
must have worked in various parts of Kenya
- Must
be ready and willing to be tasked with higher but realistic deliverables
under minimal supervision
- Must
have worked with multi cultural teams in the past
- Must
have worked productively, efficiently & effectively with self
initiative and drive under strict timescales and pressure whilst
maintaining attention to detail and quality.