We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Nairobi Regional Network Department within the Technical& IT Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Transmission Planning & Optimization Principal Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_TP&O_PE_ FEB 2012
Reporting to the Senior Manager Transmission Planning & Support, the holder of the position will be the technical team lead in Planning and Establishing of the Regional Transmission network and ensure the Optimal running and Support of the existing Transmission network.
Key Responsibilities
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Transmission Planning & Optimization Principal Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_TP&O_PE_ FEB 2012
Reporting to the Senior Manager Transmission Planning & Support, the holder of the position will be the technical team lead in Planning and Establishing of the Regional Transmission network and ensure the Optimal running and Support of the existing Transmission network.
Key Responsibilities
- Take a lead in providing technical requirements for the Modernization of the Regional transmission Network;
- Ensure accurate and timely release of transmission nominal’s, transmission capacity upgrade requirements and RFIs;
- Take a lead and Coordinate design of a redundant and robust access fiber network to support both Network and Enterprise clients connections requirements;
- Proper and efficient utilization of the transmission frequency spectrum for interference free running of Regional microwave network;
- Ensure maintenance of an accurate and updated transmission database(Cellbase) and establish linkages to planning tools and transmission NMSs;
- Ensure proper maintenance and upgrades of the transmission planning tools and monitoring/test equipment
- Analysis and establishment of Regional transmission equipment forecasts and requirements to meet capacity needs;
- Ensure the proper testing and introduction of new products/technologies and features with no/minimal traffic interruption;
- Ensure the Regional Transmission network is optimized to meet the set network performance criteria;
- Day to day management of the transmission team, Set KPI requirements, assign duties, track performance, training recommendations and mentoring.
- Provide a lead in all the Regional Transmission Projects and programs management;
- Provides technical solutions and support to the EBU & CBU in regards to transmission connectivity requirements.
- Provide the technical team Leadership to the Engineers in Planning and Establishing of a robust and reliable Regional Transmission Network;
- To be abreast with latest trends and advancement in transmission and related technologies.
Minimum requirements
- University degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics;
- Thorough understanding of Transmission planning and Optimization principals with at least 2 years as a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer.
- Advanced Practical knowledge in Microwave and Fiber networks planning and deployment.
- Knowledge in establishing and running of Transmission database systems and maintenance of current and relevant transmission planning tools.
- Attention to detail with good organizational, planning, report writing and presentation skills;
- A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The deadline for application is 13th Feb 2012
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
