Vodafone Ghana Vacancies Dec, 2018

Deploy all projects (VBS/Vodafone Wholesale), BAUs from Vodafone Business Solutions, Vodafone Wholesale, IP/MPLS, ENOC and SAT3 through the following media: fibre, copper and radio

Job Description

Job Title: Enterprise Business Solutions/Deployment Engineer

Key Responsibilities

a). Fibre Medium

Mount and install Optical Network Terminal (units)
Patch in the MSAN, ODF and at the customer premise
Mount splitter at the customer premise

Provision of various services on fibre, radio and copper which include:
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Dedicated internet
Integrated services Digital Network (ISDN) for Voice, Data, Video Conferencing etc.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
International Private lease Circuit (IPLC)
National Lease Line

To test fibre power levels using OTDRs and other GPON testing equipment
To design as-built for fibre installations
b) Radio and Copper
Mount Indoor Units and Outdoor Microwave(Point-to-point ) equipment on poles and towers for radio installations
Calculate link budget prior to installation of last mile radios
Read and take GPS coordinates prior to preparation of link budgets
Taking physical line of sight (LOS) between two or more different locations
Application of RADWIN/Airmux manager to adjust frequencies during installation of Last mile radios
Running of external CAT5 cables between IDUs and ODUs
c) Copper
Installation of SHDSL modems at both Exchanges and customer premises
Testing of cable pairs at the MDF towards the switch/Transmission room and the cabinet
Testing of cable pairs within customer premises
Troubleshoot with cable team during implementation
Running of internal CAT5 cable between Test rooms and Transmission rooms
d) Other Internal Responsibilities
SHDSL Modem configuration
Customer Router/Switch configurations
To patch fibre patch cords on Optical Distribution Frame in the transmission rooms, MSAN and customer end
To run and terminate E1 cables
To run and terminate internal network cables
e)Job scope in-stake with other departments

EBS Deployment Engineer’s responsibilities to the following departments are the outlined scopes of job

Vodafone Business Solution (VBS)

Implement all VBS projects
Implement all VBS business as usual services
Design of single line as-built diagrams of VBS implemented projects
Own VBS customer services( Ensures agreed VBS SLAs are met)
Give feedback to VBS on installations and project implementations
Vodafone Wholesale (NCBC)

Implement all Vodafone Wholesale projects
Implement all Vodafone Wholesale business as usual services
To give feedback to Vodafone wholesale account managers on installations and project implementations

IP/MPLS Operations

To test bandwidth on MPLS switch (Collaborate with IP/MPLS to ensure the customer has value for money- i.e. get the bandwidth paid for)
To give feedback on bandwidth test
Perform through put test by using traffic generators, jperf and other software
Perform bandwidth stress test over long hours at customer premises

Enterprise Network Operating Centre (ENOC)

Handover newly deployed projects to ENOC by adhering to quality installation standards
Cable Station (Landing Station) SAT-3

To perform loop tests and resolve challenges at Cable Station points (ADMs) at various Exchanges and Customers premises for monitoring by Cable Station Team during implementation
Conduct various link test with third parties such as Verizon, AT&T, Cable and Wireless, etc towards their local clients in Ghana during implementations
Provide information on all circuit IDs to international carriers prior to handing over

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Minimum of BSc Electrical or Telecommunications Eng or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related field
Knowledge of engineering and quality standards
Basic IP skills/CCNA preferred
Basic project management skills or equivalent skills such as Prince2/PMP
Must have clean driving record, and possess valid driving licence
In-depth knowledge on GPON/FTTX Technology
In-depth knowledge on physical LAN/WAN wiring
Commitment to high service standards and customer focus
Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
Capability to perform and facilitate the work of a team
Attention to detail
Self-motivating with the ability to use initiative
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
Positive, flexible approach to changing environment
Good Microsoft Office skills
Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

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