Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many "firsts" in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus.

A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more nigerians.

In Nigeria, Airtel is working tirelessly to live up to an ambitious vision of being the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians as it offers a superior brand experience and a portfolio of innovative products & services ranging from exciting voice solutions to inventive data packages and mobile broadband.

Airtel Nigeria is currently recruiting for the following position:

Job Title: Power Specialist

Posted:April 29, 2013
Type:Full-time
Experience:Associate
Functions:Engineering 
Industries:Telecommunications 
Job ID:5544914

Job Description

• To Plan Electrical Load requirements for all equipment including air conditioning/future expansions/sharing at:
  • BTS locations
  • BSC / Fibre Nodes
  • Switch Locations etc.
• The job requires planning of complete electrical infrastructure such as:
  •     Batteries, Rectifiers, UPS, Inverters, Air-conditioners, IPMS,
  •     ATS panels, DG, PHCN,  Transformers, AVRs
  •     Hybrids, IPMS and solar installations
• He must ensure that all preventive, corrective jobs are carried out as required on the equipment to maximize full potential of equipment before product reaches end of life (EOL).
  
• He should also be responsible for EOL replacement, upgrades or swap outs.
• He must also be abreast with the latest energy saving technologies and must recommend such solutions from time to time in the interest of the organization and environment.

Key Result Areas

•     Power requirement plan for all sites including BTS/BSC/Core nodes/fiber nodes etc.
•     Meet Network OPEX targets.
•     Successful operation of  Generators, Batteries, Rectifiers, PHCN, Hybrid, IPMS, Solar and the business obtains intended benefits
•     Planning and adherence of Preventive maintenance of passive equipment on site.

Desired Skills & Experience

1.  Qualification

•     HND or B. Sc. Engineering or Sciences 

2.     Experience

•     5+ years working experience (Power System Operation & Maintenance)
•     2 Year in Telecommunications Industry
•     A Good working Knowledge of  DG, AC, Inala, DC components, AMF panel,   Hybrid, PHCN, Solar, etc Understanding of AC and DC power system
•     Solid understanding of the active  components of BTS sites.
•     Demonstrate good knowledge of GSM related   Power Network
•     Demonstrate good knowledge of   operations & maintenance of power system

3        Attributes

•     Ability to work under pressure and   round the clock.
•     Good analytical skills and use of   Microsoft office applications (Excel, Power Point).
•     Demonstrated skills of  co-ordination with multiple vendors and stake holders.
•     Understanding of Telecommunications   Business
•     Strong  Leadership, communication and interpersonal   skills

Application DEADLINE: 12th May, 2013

How to Apply
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