We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Engineering Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Reporting to the Manager-Access Transport Rollout, the role holder is tasked with the modeling, planning, design and optimization of reliable transmission systems /networks in support of fixed services (enterprise and consumer) and mobile services back haul requirements.
Transport Planning Engineer Job Responsibilities
- Delivery of timely and quality Transmission Solutions on Fiber, Microwave, Vsat, IPRAN DWDM, GPON etc. Plans within the project schedule and with the correct constraints (capacity thresholds, reliability etc.).
- Compilation of topology maps, schematics, Google route, building entry points & floor plans in GIS formats.
- Optimal Transmission design and implementation plans that saves on CAPEX and NOPEX requirements.
- Maintain Accurate Transmission routing plans meeting the service descriptions such as reliability and Redundancy.
- Review of BOQs against the designs for Fiber (FTTB, FTTS), Microwave, IPRAN, GPON, and DWDM Projects.
- Supplier Management, Analysis of Subcontractors quotations & contracts and Process management with SLA setting with Supplier, Subcontractors and other 3rd parties.
- Monitoring capacity threshold per route in line with set KPIs (70%) booking on Links, fiber cores and Ducts.
- Ensure reliability of planned design to achieve accurate, timely and economical plans e.g. performance of link against link design specs once built.
- Ensuring accurate, up-to date database documentation on network planning, design, implementation in addition to capacity planning, Routings, RFIs and fiber core provisioning In TIBCO,Cell base, Map info, atoll, NQMS, OSP Insight etc.
- Schedule periodical audit function of on-ground data against database.
- Follow proper process with Regulators and Government Authorities and ensure accurate records are maintained for Spectrum usage with CA, permits and Way leaves from KehNA, KURA, KRC, County etc.
- Evaluate Reliability and cost effectiveness of trials introduced in the network and their ability to keep up with emerging technologies.
Requirements for the Transport Planning Engineer Job
- Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering or related field.
- IP Certification e.g. CCNA, CCNP or CCIE
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience with 2 years specialized role in a busy telecommunications environment–Involved in Strategy Modeling, Planning, Design and Optimization of reliable transmission systems /networks.
- Knowledge in transport/data communication planning design and optimization tools.
- Excellent Analytical skills.
- Excellent Attention to details.
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent Trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
- Excellent Project management and business cases development.
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
The post Safaricom Job Vacancy : Access Transport Planning Engineer appeared first on Jobs in Kenya - http://ift.tt/2z7FZOP.
The post Safaricom Job Vacancy : Access Transport Planning Engineer is republished from Jobs – Jobs in Kenya – http://ift.tt/2z7FZOP
