Engineer, Fixed Transmission at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat Nigeria commenced commercial operations on 23 October 2008 with a promise to deliver innovative and quality services in Nigeria. Since then, we have continued to deliver the best possible experience at the most affordable price to our subscribers. 

This commitment has led to the growth of our active subscriber base to over 21 million in just six years. Today, Etisalat has network coverage in all 36 states of the federation including Abuja, the federal capital territory as we continue to build our network and expand to new locations.

Position: Engineer, Fixed Transmission

Job Summary    

Provide necessary support towards the proper integration of new backbone, access and leased transmission links including copper, microwave and OFC media.

Principal Functions    

• Liaise with the regional field support engineers to resolve prolonged and repetitive transmission faults.
• Assist in the implementation of preventive, corrective and configuration orders/change request work order in line with the work order/change request process
• Escalate inter-MSC, MSC-BSC, BSC-BSC and interconnect transmission links faults; follow up with vendors and third party service providers to ensure these faults are resolved within defined SLA
• Ensure transmission operation work undertaken by vendors/service providers meet Etisalat specifications and ensure adherence to SLAs with vendors (Interconnect Partners, Transmission link providers)
• Assist in managing the performance and availability of backbone and access transmission service systems/service deployed - radio/microwave/OFC as well as interconnect links
• Keep and maintain comprehensive sets of records for all transmission links
• Ensure all security and network integrity documentation is completed and adhered to
• Prepare and compile report on the transmission of leased, backbone and access transmission links in light of the SLAs
• Assist in conducting routine performance checks on the transmission links via the NMS systems to ensure the desired QoS and customer experience
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Fixed Transmission HLS.   

Educational Requirements       

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering       

Experience, Skills & Competencies 

• One (1) to two (2) years post NYSC work experience
• Service Continuity Management, Monitoring and Control
• Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
• Problem Solving
• Personal Effectiveness
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus

• Team work
• Customer Focus