Wireless Operation Technician - Bathurst, Canada - Eastlink

Eastlink

Verified Company

Bathurst, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Reporting to the Wireless Operations Manager, the Wireless Operations Technician is based in Miramichi, NB and is responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance activities on Eastlink's wireless access sites in order to maximize network performance and availability.

You will also participate in deployment activities by participating in commissioning of wireless sites, and supporting the Radio Network Engineering team with field data collection, new equipment testing and general radio network optimization activities - should have wireless cellular UMTS/HSPA and LTE experience.

Where direct wireless mobility industry experience in not present other relevant radio frequency experience will be considered.

Responsibilities:

Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with Eastlink's Wireless Operation Standards, to maximize network availability and quality and achieve other performance metrics.
Perform commissioning of new sites according to the implementation schedule.
Perform site maintenance activities and troubleshoot configuration problems.
Work with NOC at implementing Fault management, Configuration Management and Performance Management tools.
Test new wireless cellular products/technology in collaboration with the Access Engineering team.
Perform Field RF measurements and Data collection in support of the Radio Network Optimization Process.
Participate in the definition of the site acceptance process in collaboration with Construction Project Managers.
Perform site acceptance for the wireless cellular access network.
Provide feedback and issue deficiencies to the Construction team, and follow up on execution.
Provide feedback to planning and engineering teams on operational issues as part of a continuous improvement process.
Maintain equipment firmware and configuration up to date.
Manage repair and return, warranties, equipment calibration and other operational issues.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate or Technical Diploma in electronics or telecommunications with 2+ years of relevant experience with wireless cellular networks or equivalent.
Understanding of wireless cellular telecom network architecture as well as the potential impact of each Network Element on QoS, as well as wireless (RF) principles & technology
Technical knowledge:

Radio equipment and related accessories (coaxial cables, antennas, repeaters, low noise amplifiers (LNAs), etc.). Basic Radio engineering rules (calculation of radio system noise, RF link budget, etc.). Integrated network optimization tools (TEMS).

Basics of Point-to-Point wireless backhaul configuration. Understanding of cell and channel capacity concepts. Knowledge of various wireless broadband and UMTS/HSPA technologies (LTE experience is also an asset). - Able to travel throughout Nova Scotia as required.

We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience.

Our philosophy of developing and training our team "on the ground" not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

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