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Title:               Radio
Field Engineer
Organization:      Afrimax Uganda
Limited
Duty Station:       
Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary: The  Radio Field
Engineer will have the responsibility to ensure the proper development and
operation of the radio access network. 
The
Radio Field Engineer will be a key professional in the early stages of our
network deployment, ensuring all our sites are properly prepared for
installation of radio and microwave equipment as per requirements of the
design, and needs of the network infrastructure supplier.  Site
development also must take place according to the procedures of the site
owners.  As the person on the ground preparing the sites, the Radio Field
Engineer will ensure that all participants in the site development are
obtaining what they need as per the project plan time line.
The
Radio Field Engineer will communicate with the Group CTO about progress
according to plan, and take action to ensure all installation of hardware and
the equipment at sites is of the highest quality.
After
the launch of service, the Radio Field Engineer will provide guidance to Radio
Technicians on the team, and help supervise their activities in coordination
with the Network Operation Team Leader.  This includes preventative and
remedial maintenance of all of the sites.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Get all sites
    up and running on time, ensuring Afrimax responsibilities are met
    according to plan, and tracking and pressuring site owners and the network
    vendor to accomplish their tasks on time
  • Work with the
    full Afrimax Technical Team to ensure all are informed on site progress
    and understand the issues.  Help others on the team as necessary.
  • Ensure power,
    rigging, rf head, antenna placement, and equipment cabinet is all
    installed, and tested on time, at all sites.
  • Follow
    communication procedures with site owners and follow up on all forms and
    tasks.
  • Resolve
    issues causing delays while developing a good relationship with the site
    owners and network equipment vendor.
  • Learn the
    technical specifics and operation of the eNodeB and the microwave
    equipment, become Afrimax Uganda subject matter expert on these important
    parts of our system.  
  • Ensure all
    fiber service to sites is set up properly and runs smoothly. 
  • Ensure that
    site owners provide the security Afrimax is promised, and be ensure our
    equipment is as safe as possible.
  • Continually
    be a mentor to all radio techs, and support the entire organization with
    knowledge of the radio technology.
  • Be involved
    in the planning so Network Phases 2 through 9 can proceed.  
  • Lead the
    expansion of the RAN as needed. 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The candidate
    should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
  • Ability to
    work with minimal supervision
  • Proven
    industry knowledge, covering hardware, firmware and software
  • At least five
    (5) years relevant work experience at a Mobile Operator or Network
    Infrastructure Provider
  • Experience in
    working effectively in both office and field environments
  • Willingness
    to work long hours at times when the job requires it.
  • Extensive
    knowledge of radio base station and microwave technologies 
  • Knowledge of
    working cooperatively with a NOC.
  • Ability to
    explain technical issues to non-technically oriented co-workers and others
  • Ability to
    work both hands on and at a high strategic level
  • Educated to
    degree level
  • Good written
    and oral English language skills
  • Strong work
    ethic
  • Affable
    personality
  • Knowledge of
    TD-LTE technology
  • Supervisory
    experience
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link below and create a
profile on the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses.
NB: Only
applications prepared in English and submitted in either MS Word or PDF format
will be considered. Application must include current salary package and date of
birth.
Please
visit web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job
requirements
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