Engineer – Access Transmission Planning at Safaricom Kenya

Description

Reporting to the Manager – Access Transport Rollout the position holder will be responsible for modeling, planning, design, and optimization of reliable transmission systems /networks in support of fixed services (enterprise and consumer) and mobile services back haul requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of timely and quality Transmission and IP 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 and IP routing plans meeting the service descriptions such as reliability and Redundancy.
• Review of BOQs against the designs for Fiber, 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, Lepton, 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 etc.
• Evaluate Reliability and cost effectiveness of trials introduced in the network and their ability to keep up with emerging technologies.
• Making Critical planning, design, and optimization decisions
• Managing Capex associated with projects and developing initiatives for Opex savings
• Evaluate Reliability and cost effectiveness of trials introduced in the network and their ability to keep up with emerging technologies.
• Running of trials/POCs and subsequent recommendations for approval

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering, or related field.
• IP Certification e.g., CCNA, CCNP or CCIE
• Minimum of 3 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 and attention to details.
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Project management and business cases development.