Network Engineering Technician
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for all the
assigned Poa Networks wireless installations, commissioning, field support
& preventive maintenance on site (New networks and expansions) across Kenya
helping in achieving the Poa 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.
Key SMART Results for
A-Player Success
- Successfully
deploy,commission,support & maintain at least 15 new wireless
Distribution Points – End of Q2 2023
- Successfully
deploy,commission,support & maintain at least 45 new wireless
Distribution Points – End of Q4 2023
- Ensure
zero fatalities due to accidents for all the assigned sites – Quarterly
- Ensure
right first time installations (No repeat works) for all the assigned
sites – Quarterly
- Ensure
zero complains from the community/landlords during the site installation
& commissioning process for all the assigned sites due to damages to
property/improper site keeping – Quarterly
- Maintain
tower (Distribution Point) availability at 99.9% through proactive
maintenance and timely reactive interventions – Monthly
- Zero
bridges to EHS requirements for all the assigned works (Ensure use of the
PTW for all works) – Quarterly
- Ensure
that all the assigned sites are deployed & commissioned in accordance
with the site installation documentation – Monthly
- Ensure
100% accountability for all the issued materials/equipment – Monthly
- Ensure
consistency, transparency and correct reporting for the tasks done –
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, Fiber
Planning an added advantage – H
- Must
be experienced and confident in working at heights with particular
experience in Antennae installations/all other associated outdoor installs
including power installations/equipment installation and commissioning – H
- Must
have at least 3 years of hands on experience as a wireless installation
& commissioning technician or an equivalent within the telecom
industry – 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
implemented site builds 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
be an optimistic individual with a to do attitude and an initiative taker
– H
- Must
be willing and ready to travel frequently to any parts of the country on
short notice – M
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 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 initiative
and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention
to detail and quality.
