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MTN Nigeria is a leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, MTN Nigeria's brand is instantly recognisable. With over 35 million MTN Nigeria subscribers and counting, MTN Nigeria Communications Limited is the largest subsidiary in the MTN Group – Africa’s leading mobile telephony company with operations in 21 countries in Africa and the Middle East.

JOB TITLE: TEAM LEAD, FSE
DEPARTMENT: Network Group
LOCATION: Rivers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Ensure timely review and approval of acceptance, testing, integration and cutover documentation related to regional operations in MTN Nigeria
• Ensure a routine programme is in place and monitor the performance of these O&M radio routines in the assigned region
• Ensure performance of BTS acceptance tests in the assigned region.
• Ensure prompt availability of information on inventory of FSE within the assigned region.
• Review and recommend operation and maintenance procedures for regional FSE operations
• Ensure that processes and procedures are followed through in all FSE activities within the assigned region.
• Prepare estimates annual budgetary needs (OPEX) for assigned region. 
• Perform routine O&M procedures as prescribed for the Power, Transmission and BTS Radio networks.
• React to emergency faults and ensure that all faults are rectified promptly within contracted SLA.
• Ensure provision of power (requisite quality) to all sites within purview daily.
• Implement cross connect equipment in his designated area of the MTN Network
• Compile information on and report on the availability of the transmission network in light of the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Swiftly diagnose and clear any faults or alarms assigned by trouble ticket, or ensure escalation within time period stipulated in SLAs to correct parties if unable to fix. To close or forward all trouble tickets promptly.
• Maintain a sound working relationship between the network operations section and all associated parties, within the company and external.
• Implement approved software changes as directed with change requests.
• Ensure compliance with MTNN Spares Management Procedure
• Ensure maintenance work undertaken by contractors meets MTN Nigeria’s specification.
• Ensure all planned network expansions take place on schedule, Transmission spectrum, transceiver upgrades and downgrades, rectifier upgrades etc. to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a comprehensive set of records of all transmission links, BTS sites, power equipment and spares for all sites within designated area.
• Ensure all security and network Integrity documentation is completed and adhered to.
• Liaise with diesel contractors to ensure on-schedule supply of diesel to sites within purview

JOB CONDITIONS:
Tool of trade vehicle provided Normal MTNN working conditions National travel Valid drivers license. On stand by 24/7 through out the year.

REPORTING TO: Regional Technical Officer (RTO)

REQUIRED SKILLS:
B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics (Telecommunications)
At least 4 years hands-on radio network operations and maintenance experience in a telecoms environment
Two (2) years in a supervisory/ team leadership role.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent

QUALIFICATION:
B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics (Telecommunications)
This vacancy expires on 5th October 2011

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