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.

Etisalat is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Engineer-Test Drive
Division: Network Operations

Reports To: Senior Engineer-Drive Test Management
Location: Kano

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
Requirements
  • 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
  • Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
  • 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
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