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.