Since our launch in Jamaica in 2001, Digicel has expanded rapidly and now spans 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. In recent years we have evolved into a Total Communications and Entertainment provider by broadening our
Since our launch in Jamaica in 2001, Digicel has expanded rapidly and now spans 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. In recent years we have evolved into a Total Communications and Entertainment provider by broadening our products and services to include Cable TV and Broadband, Digital Advertising and Business Solutions. We are proud to serve our valued customers across a number of different platforms at home, at work and on the go. Employing over 6,500 people we have invested more than US$5 billion in our business worldwide to bring leading edge technologies and services to the countries in which we operate.
We take great pride in creating an EXTRAORDINARY work environment in which our people can excel. Digicel brings together smart, dedicated and energetic people from all walks of life. With 92 different nationalities represented, we are a truly global organisation.
Whether working within our technology, commercial or operational areas Digicel life is always engaging, dynamic, and above all rewarding. Our people are always looking to challenge the status quo and understand how we can be better for the good of our customers and our communities. Sound good?
Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more information.
We invite applications for a new Digicel Opportunity - Transmission Engineer
Primary objective of the job:
Plan, design, install/commission and upgrade the transmission systems in the Digicel network. Assist in operations, maintenance, and systems support, analyze system performance for the purpose of effecting improvements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Transmission System Records Update: Records updates, Reports verification, Database update, DSX assignments and records.
- Site Surveys: Visiting specific locations to determine microwave radio transmission feasibility.
- Network Path Survey: With the aid of maps and radio network software, determine radio path profile and path loss to meet minimum requirements, and prepare survey reports
- Transmission Equipment Evaluation: Evaluate radio and fibre optic equipment for system specification and network compatibility
- Network Engineering: Microwave Radio and Fibre Optic Engineering design, Microwave Radio and Fibre Optic Network planning, Radio frequency planning, Network Integration and Systems Engineering.
- System Performance Analysis: Analyze the network to determine (BER) Bit Error Rate and other error analysis.
- Network Upgrade: Upgrade Radio and Fibre Optic transmission system as required.
- Acceptance Testing : Verify the appropriate function of equipment according to International specification
- Network Upgrades and Optimization: Perform system upgrades on all microwave and fibre optic systems, as well as network optimization as required
- Network Management: Conduct capacity planning and traffic monitoring
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:- Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications or Electronics with 1 year Telecommunications experience
- Specialist training in Digital Microwave Radios, Digital Cross Connection systems, Fibre Optic systems, Multiplexer systems, and Microwave Path Design
Functional Skills:- SDH and PDH systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Very good understanding of GSM networks
- Good understanding of TCP/IP and broadband networks
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office suite, Unix, SQL)
In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, enterprising environment, where your skills will be valued and rewarded. Digicel recognizes our staff and management team are largely responsible for our success to date. Digicel's unique culture is driven by an entrepreneurial style encapsulated by our Chairman, board of directors and management, all seasoned telecom executives and industry experts with vast experience in building, expanding and marketing mobile services globally.