Zain Africa Careers - Power Engineer

Zain (formerly MTC) is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East and now a major player on the African continent. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region's first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our "3x3x3" expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Zain Africa is currently  recruiting for the above position Job Position: ZAIN1306 - Power Engineer Business Unit: Zain Sierra Leone Division: Engineering Location: Sierra Leone - Freetown Closing Date: 31-Dec-2009 Basic Purpose: Responsible for the engineering, configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of the in-country network. Ensures that quality standards are met. Installs or assists contractors in the installation of systems and equipment. Serves as a liaison with suppliers and other third-party providers. Usually operates with minimal supervision and occasional review of completed works. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Inputs to the job - (duties what is done) Performs routine maintenance on towers such as inspections of feeders, antennas and cables Installation and assembling of antennas and generators Undertake cable work including earthing and fixing connectors Ensuring all earth points are regularly greased Carry out site cleaning in the site equipment rooms End results - what is achieved and any defined standards of performance required) Reports fault to contractors to plan repair Installation of both new and replacement antennas as required to maintain the RBS and Transmission systems so that cables are correctly fixed To ensure the protection of installations during lightening strikes To make sure the equipment, wall, floors and surroundings are clean by cleaning and wiping surfaces Competencies & Qualifications: Business awareness Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills Excellent planning skills High personal standards and goal oriented Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing Univeristy degree in electrical and Electronics Engineerin Basic School Certificate plus trade tested as a rigger or previous experience Certificate in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Note: you will be required to attach the following: 1. Resume/CV Click to apply online