Engineer – Submarine Network Support, Network at MTN Nigeria

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Engineer – Submarine Network Support, Network at MTN Nigeria – Here is all you need to know; the requirements, location, job description, application deadline, and how to apply.

Job Title: Engineer – Submarine Network Support, Network

Job Identification: 1731
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Job Schedule: Full time
Reports To: Manager – Submarine Cable
Division: Networks

Job Description

Carry out preventive maintenance of terminal station (dry plant) equipment. This include but not limited to:
- SLTE alarm check
- SLTE performance monitoring
- Optical measurement
- PFE alarm check
- Voltage/current check
- PFE calibration
- SN (submarine NMS) backup
Wet plant monitoring (repeater and branching unit)
Maintain the SLDs (Straight Line Diagrams) and RPLs (Route Position List), ensuring that they are updated after every major cable repair.
Perform corrective maintenance on terminal station equipment in coordination with the NOC. This includes but not limited to:
- Make observations
- Initiate corrective procedures or decide on course of action
- Record all relevant observation and results
- Rectify faults or notify responsible section
- Perform first line equipment repair or notify responsible authority
- Implement dispatch procedure for faulty equipment
- Confirm repair
- Compile report on any failure event
- Maintain and update system maintenance documents
Implement WOs (Work Orders) for new circuits in conjunction with the NOC.
Test new circuits in conjunction with other stations and local terrestrial network O&M staff.
Inventory management. The management of installed and spare inventory.
Monitor the routine maintenance activities of suppliers and act as RHE for them in case of emergency and recommend changes to agreed methods and procedures based on observation and data.
Implement and maintain all interconnectivity on customer access pre-cabled and On-demand ODFs based on WOs for MTN and other submarine cable parties.
Provide first line maintenance on MTN terrestrial backhaul network equipment at the landing station.

Qualification Requirements

A First Degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience:
3 – 7 years of experience which includes:

Minimum of two years work experience in Telecommunication industry, with specific experience using multiplexers microwave, satellite and fiber optic transmission equipment.