Etisalat Nigeria Recruits Engineer-Drive Test(Lagos)

Etisalat has been the telecommunications service provider in the United Arab Emirates since 1976 and has footprints in 18 countries traversing the Middle East, Asia and Africa. In its many years of operations, it has built up state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure and taken a leadership position of innovation, and quality service delivery among regional and international operators.

Job Title: Engineer-Drive Test (Lagos)

Division: Network Operations

Reports To: Senior Engineer-Drive Test Management

Job Description

Conduct network performance drive test reports in line with Etisalat Nigeria’s Quality of Service (QoS) strategy

Conduct regular voice and data drive tests on the 2G/3G network using standard test methodology according to schedule and routes specified by the QoS team

Conduct benchmark drive test between Etisalat Nigeria and other operators within specified timeframes

Conduct ad hoc voice and data 2G and 3G drive tests on demand as directed

Maintain accurate and updated database of all routes, clusters and configuration data

Propose new cluster allocations based on environmental constraints

Pre-process measurement log formats for post-processing tool inputs and analyses

Prepare reports from drive test using MapInfo and/ or other GIS tools

Provide recommendations to improve coverage and quality problems encountered on the field

Assist Performance Engineers with analysis of measurement data as required

New test tool acceptance and calibration

Identify drive test tool defects and report such defects, including software and hardware defects

Track, test and deploy software correction patches and new functionalities on measurement tools

Define call sequences on drive test tools for voice calls and data sessions

Perform call set-up time test as and when required

Qualification/ Experience

First degree or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering and/ or any other relevant discipline

At least two (2) years’ directly relevant post-NYSC work experience

Good knowledge of GSM network and 2G/ 3G technologies

Proficiency with MapInfo and/ or any other GIS software

Good knowledge of Layer 3 message and system information interpretation

Good knowledge of drive test tools such as TEMS, Agilent, etc

Good computer literacy (MS Office, Powerpoint, etc)

Good reporting and communication skills

Application Closing Date

12th September, 2012

Method of Application

Interested Candidate should:

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