Submarine Network Support, Network at MTN Nigeria

Job Identification: 1731
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Job Schedule: Full time
Reports To: Manager - Submarine Cable
Division: Networks

Description

• Carry out preventive maintenance of terminal station (dry plant) equipment. This include but not limited to:
  •  SLTE alarm check
  •  SLTE performance monitoring
  •  SLTE optical measurement
  •  PFE alarm check
  •  PFE 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.

Education

• 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.