Jobs at IpNX Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• The Outside Plant (OSP) Supervisor oversees maintenance of ipNX fiber optic & civil work activities on the outside plant network.
• The OSP Supervisor will be involved in the day- to- day maintenance and management of the outside plant, taking into consideration Customer and Local Authority organizations in the maintenance of the fiber outside plant.
• The role is expected to involve a significant element of on-site attendance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Corporate Customers: Restore service failures within 3 hours of its occurrence- Implementation and integration of new projects and ensure all open incident tickets are closed within this time-frame.
• Retail Customers: Restore service failures within 12 hours of its occurrence.
• Incident Management Communication: Provide prompt feedback for input into the OTRS application with information relating to activities being carried out to
• resolve customer service incidents.
• Proactively identify, plan and execute preventive maintenance action on the fibre network.
• Audit and collate information for the fiber outside plant network. Prepare the as-maintained documents within region/sub-region managed for the O &M Unit.
• Ensure weekly support status reports are done and submitted timely for review.
• Activate FOS Customer requests within 3 days of sign up. Sign-off the Customer Feedback Form, prepare and submit post-activation report.

Requirements

• University Degree in Telecoms, Engineering or Applied Sciences.
• At least 2 years in telecommunications industry, with experience in Fiber network deployments. and outside plant maintenance.
• Specific Knowledge of Civil Works planning applications with Nigerian Local Authorities.
• Proven track records of maintenance and management of metro and/or long distance fibre optic infrastructure.
• Sound knowledge of telecom industry best practices, norms and technical requirements with regard to fibre & civil work maintenance.
• FTTx and/or P2P fibre deployment and maintenance experience are distinct advantages i.e. fibre termination using fusion splice machines, testing & analyzing fibre links with OTDR and Light Source/Power Meters (LSPM), identifying fibre cores with VFLs.
• Capable of understanding fibre network architectures, designs & splice plans.
• User experience for Microsoft Office Tools including a good working knowledge of MicrosoftProject.
• User experience for Visio/AutoCAD/GIS tools is desired.

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct Site surveys for study and planning of new FTTH deployment.
• Prepare Low Level Design of Civil and Fiber Infrastructure for Optical Distribution Network (ODN) deployment to cover future demands.
• FTTH Optical Distribution Network (ODN) planning, Cost estimation, Route Selection, fiber Management and Fiber Link Power Budgeting.
• Prepare detailed FTTH design drawings including duct layouts and cabling layouts.
• Preparation of BoM for FTTH OSP projects.
• Preparation of High Level project scope description.
• Preparation of fiber cabling plan and splice plans for FTTH projects.
• Pre-project discussions and co-ordination with FTTH roll-out team and OSP vendors.
• Joint site walk-throughs with OSP Supervisor and contractor after kickoff meetings.
• Conduct joint surveys with project team to resolve variation and change in scope issues.
• Accuracy of OSP design (measured by level of modification by Team lead required on the design before final submission to Head, Network Services Business Unit).
• Accuracy of Bill of Materials within tolerance limits.
• The percentage of time site surveys are done within schedule without unnecessary re-visits.

Requirements

• HND in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering/Computer Science, Information Systems. However, field experience for Non- science or engineering backgrounds can be considered.
• 2+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience using CAD (Autocad, Visio) and Microsoft office software.
• Excellent communication skill.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Prioritizing work.
• Generating & maintaining accurate records.
• Outside Plant Fibre experience – site surveys, fibre laying, splicing, termination, troubleshooting.
• Ability to use fibre tools e.g optical power metre, light source and OTDR.

go to method of application »

Description 

• To perform a variety of routine clerical, reception, and office support functions; performs other related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• File and maintain records.
• Delivery of mails and other items.
• Perform administrative support tasks as assigned.
• Keep and maintain accurate up-to-date record of daily diesel utilization.
• Receive payment and record receipts for services.

Requirements

• A National Diploma OND in any field or a minimum of School certificate.
• 1 – 2 year experience in office assistant and clerical duties.
• Considerable knowledge of the safety practices and general methods, materials and equipment used in utility design, construction, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• The ability to work flexible and additional hours on short notice and a positive, team-focused attitude is essential.
• Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions properly.
• Ability to read meters, pipeline drawings, blueprints and maps.
• Ability to recognize hazards and take measures to avoid them.
• Considerable knowledge of the safety practices and general methods, materials and equipment used in utility design, construction, repair and maintenance.