Safaricom Limited Senior Radio Capacity Planning Engineer Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. 

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!

Senior Radio Capacity Planning Engineer

Ref: TECHOLOGY-RCPE-FEB-2013
 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Radio Network Engineering, the role holder will carry out 2G network capacity provision, 2G site database update and parameter standardization. 

The job holder will also continuously monitor the 2G capacity KPI’s using network planning tools, issue long term network capacity plans like TRX forecasts, HR utilization and identify potential bottlenecks in the 2G end to end network and escalate to Regional Networks & Core CS  teams the related concerns. 

The job also entails 2G project management and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate assigned 2G network projects: Ensure project timelines and standards are met. Ensure all project reports and documentation are complete and timely;
• 2G Radio Network Capacity Optimization: Analyze traffic trends, HR thresholds, redistribute capacity, LaPD capacity and manage Abis capacity & SDCCH/TCH congestion to guarantee capacity. Trigger for new 2G capacity sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity sites. Forward to RF Planning Team for release of nominal plans, redesigns and integration parameters;
• 2G Network Capacity Optimization: Continuously monitor the capacity KPI’s on network planning tools. Trigger corrective optimization plans and manage to completion;
• 2G Site database update and parameter standardization:  Standardization of all 2G BSS parameters. Maintain standards/2G parameter rules on all radio database parameters;
• Identification of Potential bottlenecks in the 2G end to end network and escalate to Regional Networks & Core CS teams the related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Science, with an emphasis in Radio communications;
• 3 years experience in telecommunication with a minimum of 1 year of 2G/3G hands–on experience in Radio Network planning;
• Practical knowledge on use of radio planning tools and capacity planning tools, MySQL, Erlang-B etc;
• Practical knowledge of 2G network a must;
• Thorough knowledge in traffic modeling and capacity forecasting and management. Knowledge in tele-traffic Engineering is a plus;
• Candidates with experience in Siemens or Huawei 2G equipment will have an added advantage;
• Sound analytic ability and attention to detail;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills;
• Computer literate.

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 Tuesday 12th February, 2013.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
 

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke