Job Description
Reporting
to the Senior Manager – Access Network Planning & Design, the role
holder is responsible for the Design, plan and optimization of the
wireless radio access network communications systems, including radio
propagation modelling and prediction, interference analysis, frequency
coordination and parameter definition.
He/She
will be required to formulate radio access design guidelines, forecasting
and strategies as per Safaricom planning guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Design: Design,
Plans and optimization of wireless radio access network communications
systems, including radio propagation modelling and prediction,
interference analysis, frequency planning, parameter definition and
ancillary equipment. Timely and accurate release of nominal, redesigns and
integration parameters. Participate in MSVs, SAVs and IBS survey visits;
- Frequency Retunes: Continuously
review the frequency/PSC/PCI plan to accommodate new sites and ensure
overall reduction in interference levels.
- Network Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor new sites quality KPIs through
performance monitoring and drive test analysis. Trigger corrective
optimization plans and manage to completion. Analyze traffic trends,
Resource utilization, redistribute capacity and optimize resources to
guarantee quality.
- New Features: Performs
development, testing, and validation of RF (HW &SW) feature plan
proposals. Provides input in defining implementation guidelines for
approved new features and technologies. Coordinate trial testing for new
features.
- Site database update and parameter standardization: Site database update and Standardization of all RAN Database.
Maintain standards configuration rules on all radio database
parameters
- Customer Complaints: Prioritize
and attend to coverage related customer complaints and provide a solution
/recommendation with the agreed time frame. Identify and forestall
potential complaint areas.
- Processes and Coaching: Participate in developing internal process used for radio
network design and Optimization. Collaborates with legal, SLT and CA to
ensure regulatory compliance; Support other business units on technical
evaluation of RF solutions on existing and emerging technology plans and
strategies
- Innovation: Continuously
researching and engaging key stake holders on new technologies, processes
to enhance network. Engages Vendors and Strategy team on hardware and
software roadmaps and new RF technologies;
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical, Electronics,
Telecommunication Engineering, computer science, IT or any technical
related field
- Excellent analytical skills and attention
to details, Communication and interpersonal skills, Excellent trouble
shooting and problem-solving skills
- 5 years’ experience in telecommunication
with hands–on experience in Radio Network planning.
- Practical knowledge on use of radio
planning tools and capacity planning tools, MySQL, M2000, NetAct, Advanced
Excel, Erlang-B etc.
- Experience in process automation and
database audits interfacing with planning tools.
- SQL database queries and scripting for
data manipulation, GIS and crowd source analytics is an added advantage.
- Candidates with experience in Nokia or
Huawei RAN equipment will have an added advantage.
- Practical knowledge of all RATs and
interoperability is must.
- Thorough knowledge in traffic modeling,
coverage and capacity forecasting& management.
- Knowledge of Core access planning, Paging
and LAC dimensioning.
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