Job Description

Reports To: Senior Manager Transmission Services

Division: Network

Mission: 

To manage all operation and maintenance activities at the submarine cable landing station in order to ensure availability of the submarine cable network and corresponding traffic terminating at the station.

Description

Implement changes effected by the system controlling body to system maintenance procedures. 

Prepare and submit a monthly report to the system controlling body, of the status and details of any incidents that occurred affecting the WACS (define) segment.

Supervise test and installations of the cable station equipment and the submerged plant

Design and develop new maintenance routines for the Power Feed Equipment, 1620LM and 1678 MCC 

Ensure accurate interpretation of  BER (define) parameters and impairment budgets, and work with the NOC (define) and maintenance authority to ensure prompt resolution of all impairments 

Ensure prompt information to  the maintenance controlling body of any threat, or possibility of a threat, be it maritime or terrestrial, to the maintenance security of the system or the traffic being transported on the system

Confirm all scheduled system routine procedure have been carried out, and  results of the routine have been recorded in the prescribed manner

Provide sufficient knowledge / information  to maintain the WACS (define) system performance throughout the Network Design Life

Control the power feed operations necessary for the maintenance of the relevant segment (T7).what is T7

Control of the localization of faults in the submerged system plant within the WACS Nigeria segment (T7). 

Oversee the records of status and whereabouts of all spare equipment and/or equipment dispatched for repair.

Oversee the records of the MTN allocated, assigned, and activated capacity.

Implement all relevant WACS Work Group and Subcommittee obligations

Develop and review the WACS Joint System Maintenance Documentations (JSMD) or any other documentation as regards the management and operations of Submarine transmission within agreed deadlines.

Supervise and implement planned works with special attention to life affecting traffic in conjunction with submarine NOC. Network Operations Center.

Assign and supervise engineers conducting emergency operational procedures at odd hours in event of submarine cable cut on call-out basis.

Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Education:

First degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or a related discipline

Fluent in English

Experience:

6 - 13 years’ experience which includes:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising/managing others

Experience in Telecommunication industry, with strong knowledge and specific experience using multiplexers, DWDM, SDH, Power Feed Equipment (PFE) fibre optic transmission equipment.

Experience in management of optical backbone and submarine cable system projects.

Demonstrate deep knowledge of the ALU 1620LM, 1678MCC and PFE

Demonstrate deep understanding of the design philosophy of the WACS Network down to component level, analyze segment and network performance.

Demonstrate high level of technical skill and understanding in the operation of the WACS network, WACS wet plant and dry plant and any other submarine cable station or capacity where MTN have interest.

About Us

We at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Nigeria, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be - it is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals. 

We are delighted that you consider us your career partner to make a mark in the world. We wish you a rewarding career.

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Obsessions: How We Do It

The behaviors that keep our culture strong and safe.

1. Light It Up!

Always Do This:

🔹 Bring all your heart and all your smarts to us.

Never Do This:

❌ Never doubt your value here or let anyone else do it. And never do it to anyone yourself.

2. Raise Your Hand. Speak Your Mind.

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🔹 Respectfully but firmly challenge any threat to what we stand for.

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❌ Never hesitate to tell the truth as you see it, to whoever you have to tell. And never cause others to fear telling you.

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🔹 Share what you know and respect what others can teach you.

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❌ Never think that you are great unless you help make others great too.

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🔹 Take your own steps forward to improve and strengthen us.

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❌ Never believe or cause others to believe that "not now" means "not ever."

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Then, join MTN Nigeria!

Welcome to our Y’ello Family, where our people are our most critical competitive assets.

If you are passionate about working for a brand that believes in YOU, invests in YOU, and delivers the best value to those we serve, then THIS is the place.

Our Employee Value Proposition enables you to:

🟡 Work with meaning

🟡 Connect to develop

🟡 Thrive in positivity

🟡 Grow with purpose

Live inspired.

It’s a great place to work! Take that bold step and apply today!

*Eligible Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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