Job Details

Summary/Objective
The EF&I Technician is responsible for verification of the cell site configuration, activation, and testing equipment in client's wireless network. This position works closely with the planning team to ensure that installs/upgrades sites are installed and activated, optimized, and tested to client's specific requirements.

Essential Functions

• Working experience with Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia Equipment installation and integration.
• Understanding of OEM system and network protocols, configurations, and operations, and can demonstrate experience in completing complex core and network infrastructure projects.
• Installs, maintains, integrate, commission and repairs radio access nodes, core network transmission equipment on operational telecommunications networks.
• Work with divisional resources to integrate and/or commission newly installed/upgraded equipment into wireless and fixed networks without customer service interruption.
• Interacts with other technicians and customer's technical staff.
• Integration, commissioning and troubleshoots Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia RBS/BTS.
• Assists and supports the effort to integrate and commissioning new cell sites.
• Ensure completion and timely submission of Closeout Packages (COPs).
• Knowledge and ability to verify all aspects of wireless network system components including RRU, BBU, routers, switches, cabling, and power equipment.
• Coordinate and complete final new site field inspection and provide full report and closeout documents.
• Ensure a safe working environment in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Work with local management and staff to identify and correct any unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Proficient with Internet Protocol (IP) networking.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and quickly troubleshoot and resolve customer issues.
• Experience integrating and troubleshoot all components of Wireless and Fixed network A&L system.
• Working knowledge of Ericsson RBS Element Manager (EMAS).
• Provide systems Level II and III support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Supervisory Responsibility
Responsible for overseeing crew members engaged in Integration/Install activities; planning, directing, coordinating, tracking, assisting in cost control, meeting PNL objective, and ensuring a safe work environment for team members.

Work Environment

• Indoor / Outdoor Cell sites.
• Must be capable of working both indoors and outdoors and may require working in direct sunlight or nighttime for up to 12 hours.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift, carry, push, pull 50+ lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• 40+ hours per week

Travel

• Travel expected during the week.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ericsson, Samsung Nokia BTS Certifications.
• Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia UMTS / LTE RBS integrator certified.
• Site Master, PIM &/or Fiber testing certified.