Engineer - Fixed Capacity and Optimization at Safaricom Kenya

Description

Reporting to the Manager- Fixed Capacity & Optimization, the Engineer- Fixed Capacity and Optimization will be responsible for planning, design & verification of Fixed network infrastructure to support both Regional Internal and External Customers, optimization of Fixed network infrastructure to meet demand and database management of network elements

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Business partners and internal stakeholders to capture fixed network and business needs.
• Deliver reliable and resilient fixed network that meets customer demand.
• Capture and monitor fixed capacity available on the ground 
• Explore and monitor opportunities for infrastructure sharing with third parties
• Conduct acceptance as per agreed standards and procedures
• Collaborate with rollout team to ensure delivery targets and objectives are met.
• Engage current and potential customers to understand demand on Fixed network with focus on availability and superior experience 
• Forecast fibre capacity requirements both for the short and medium term
• Develop and seek approval of efficient design methodology and tools for Fibre networks to ensure high availability and cost efficiency.
• Drive innovation in Fibre design and deployment in line with the best global practices
• Develop and maintain the standards and processes to be used in Fibre planning and deployment
• Enforce standards in the materials used in infrastructure deployment to ensure optimum QoS and network lifespan.
• Plan and validate fibre material requirements
• Conduct audit on materials quality and quantity with the approved suppliers leveraging on emerging global trends 
• Monitor and reconcile inventory utilization, setting up timely re-order threshold of material requirements. 
• Drive and enforce safe work culture through adoption of EHS standards and processes that ensure zero harm to all stakeholders
• Compile and share GIS network footprint maps with both internal and external stakeholders to enable optimal decision making.
• Maintain an accurate fixed network database of route plans and elements
• Analyze major CAPEX investments in line with business strategy.
• Drive OPEX Savings initiatives
• Coordinate weekly preventive maintenance report reviews to assess and come up with network resiliency measures.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or related field with relevant technical qualifications
• 3-year experience in GIS based network delivery with at least one year in a busy telecommunication environment 
• In-depth understanding of transmission and fixed infrastructure deployment
• Knowledge of transport planning, design and optimization tools
• Certifications in CFOD/S, ITIL, Project management or equivalent
• Member in good standing of a recognized professional body
• Have strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in both hardware and software support and configuration