• Application Deadline:
• Position: Tower Rigger Technician


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Responsibilities

Essential Function:

• May perform installations on radios, antennas, and associated RF equipment.


• Trouble shoots Alarms / RSSI issues at sites using supplied sweep gear.


• Perform electrical down tilts and mechanical down tilts to a variety of antennas using supplied antenna controller units.


• Run jumpers as needed to complete ongoing scopes of work.


• May devise jumper connections with knowledge from connector training.


• Complete required equipment and supply paperwork.


• Climbing communications structures


• Performing audits: safety; defect and quality.


• Ability to follow daily instructions and shift reports.


• Ability to run jumpers as needed to complete ongoing scopes of work.


• Fill out required paperwork and printouts.


• Applies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks

Recommended Minimum Job Requirements:

• At least first degree or equivalent in related field.


• Requires not less than 5 years of related experience.


• MUST be a Certified Tower Climber

Recommended Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mounting, aligning, cabling, and testing of antennas, radios, and associated equipment


• Experience in completing full grounding installations, tower demolition, tower stripping and painting (erect and horizontal)


• Competent climber


• Competent rigger


• Knowledge of standard knots


• Trained in controlled descent


• Trained in use of aerial lifts


• Trained in procedures on a working platform


• Trained in procedures on a cable bridge


• Knowledge of UMTS and 4G


• Requires working knowledge of Microwave equipment


• Knowledge of basic electricity, grounding, and power safety


• Terminating cables and experience fixing connectors and Antenna system


• Ability to Install coaxial cable on towers, rooftop - any structure


• Strong troubleshooting skills of equipment, coax, and fiber


• Expertise in fiber testing


• Expertise in PIM and sweep testing


• Ability to work closely with others


• Team Player


• Good communication skills


• Ability to mentor and field train lower-level technicians


• Travel as required, typically within a designated region


• Must be able to safely climb while carrying tools and equipment of up to 60 pounds and work on a cell site tower using safety gear that is rated for a maximum working load of 310lbs


• Familiarity of using PIM gear and PIM troubleshooting.


• Breakfix experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to climb and descend all types of tower and rooftop structures


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.


• Must be able to travel if needed.