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Engineer - Fixed Capacity And Optimization

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Nairobi | FULL_TIME | Engineering

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Engineer - Fixed Capacity and Optimization Job. Engineering Jobs In 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

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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

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