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Posted - 19/05/2010

Assistant Manager-RF Optimization

Company Telephone Systems International, Inc.
Job Type Contract Job
Job Category GSM RF Design GSM-R 2G Job
Salary N/A
Location Afghanistan
Region: South Central Asia
Requirements
Education Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience 5-10 years
Job Reference
Details Job Title Asst. Manager -RF Optimization
Duty Station Mainly Kabul but have to travel countrywide
Department BSS-RF
Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Asst. Manager RF Planning is for design and performance aspects of GSM/2G/2.5G. Solid background in telecommunication fundamentals and technology evolution in-depth understanding of 2G and 2.5 G wireless technologies, related standards and interworking of 2G. Possess high level of understanding of networking concepts (such as ATM, IP, Ethernet, routers, etc.).

Qualified individual must have strong communication and organizational skills. An individual contributor and a technical leader, acts as a mentor and provides training/coaching to less experienced engineers. Position requires that the engineer is a self starter and acts independently under very general direction on complex system performance challenges, equipment/RF troubleshooting and problem resolution, project management and vendor interface. Present ideas, proposals and guidelines to peers, market management and executives, in an effective way. The position will also require the candidate to work/support special projects and field studies, document/communicate project status or trial results, with an objective to deliver RAN performance, improve standards and processes, while helping to develop best practices. The engineer will develop recommendations that will help market achieve corporate performance initiatives.

The engineer understands, adheres to and strives towards achieving corporate/market RAN performance objectives and standards. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining/Improving market RAN performance. Tasks include, mainly but not limited to the following

1) Take an active role in leading optimization and launches RF, Parameter and neighbor list standardization and/or optimization,

2) Lead/support special projects such as venues optimization, balance traffic across multilayer, churn reduction.

3) Investigate failure events occurred on a localized/market drive test, utilizing scanner and Layer 3 messaging and implement necessary fixes to eliminate failures.

4) Conduct trend analysis to identify \"chronic\" offenders and/or areas of improvements.

5) Monitor, troubleshoot and improve GSM voice and data network performance/KPIs (such accessibility, Retainability, throughput, voice quality, interference, capacity, utilization, etc.).

6) Interact/coordinate projects or work activities with peer groups such as RF Design, C&E implementation, field/switch OPS etc.
Ensure radio network quality and performance consistently achieves the KPIs and quality targets as defined in NWG Annual Operating Plan.
Implement and monitor processes and procedures to ensure conformance to best practices and to identify opportunities for improvements
Ensure that adequate proactive monitoring, analysis and tuning of the network is being done by the regional RF Optimization Teams
Approve regional BSS & RAN optimization works through change management system.
Review and report consistently on regional radio access network optimization trends, performance issues and root causes.
Ensure adequate tools and resources are available for optimization activities in regions of primary responsibility
Ensure that proper documentation of RF projects, and procedures are provided and effectively communicated across regions of responsibility
Ensure/maintain 100% accurate and thorough knowledge/database records of the regional network, its configuration and performance history at all times
Ensure that adequate knowledge of competitors quality, performance and competitive initiatives is maintained & matched
Provision of technical support to other units/department regarding the network and radio related problems.


Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalence, should have four to six years relevant working experience. In depth technical understanding of GSM protocols and call flows, KPIs and Counters. Experienced in voice and data performance optimization. Knowledge of Siemens GSM BSS/NSN flexi ( RG10) and related OSS tools. Excellent analytical skill, understand the key issues in the GSM network. Familiar with design, drive test and post-processing tools ,such as TEMS, Actix, Optimi, etc. Good project management skills. Develop and coordinate the assigned projects, provide updates, communicate and escalate issues, and drive for solutions.

Job summary: Job: Assistant Manager-RF Optimization Afghanistan, South Central Asia, Telephone Systems International, Inc., category: GSM RF Design GSM-R 2G Job
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