Job Description
Job Purpose
- The Radio Transmission Engineer is responsible for planning, installing, maintaining, and optimizing radio transmission networks to ensure seamless connectivity and service quality for Hoop Telecoms Limited clients.
- The role ensures high availability of the radio network, supports fault resolution, and contributes to service expansion and performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Network Planning & Implementation:
- Plan, design, and execute radio transmission links (microwave, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint).
- Conduct site surveys for new installations and prepare technical reports.
- Install, configure, and integrate radio transmission equipment and accessories.
Operations & Maintenance:
- Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on transmission equipment.
- Monitor link performance and ensure minimal downtime.
- Troubleshoot and resolve transmission faults within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Optimization & Quality Assurance:
- Ensure optimal capacity, coverage, and quality of radio links.
- Carry out performance monitoring and link budget analysis.
- Recommend and implement system upgrades for efficiency and scalability.
Technical Support & Documentation:
- Provide technical support to the Service Management team and customers when required.
- Maintain updated documentation of transmission links, equipment inventory, and maintenance logs.
- Assist in preparing network reports and performance statistics for management.
Compliance & Safety:
- Ensure compliance with Hoop Telecoms’ engineering standards, procedures, and health & safety policies.
- Adhere to industry regulations and guidelines during installation and maintenance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Radio Transmission Engineer or in a similar telecommunications role.
- Strong knowledge of radio transmission systems, microwave technology, and network infrastructure.
- Proficiency in using tools for link planning and performance monitoring.
- Familiarity with telecom standards, safety procedures, and SLA management.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and report-writing skills.
Competencies:
- Technical expertise in RF and transmission systems.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on service quality.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to sites when required.