Switching Engineer

Job title         : Switch Engineers
Sector            : Telecommunications
Contact Name      : Alice Davis
Contact Email     : alice.davis@projectpeople.com
Locations         : West Midlands, South Coast, South East, North, North West, North East
Contract Duration : 3-months rolling
Daily rate        : Excellent
Date Posted       : 12 Dec 2008

My Client is one of the leading Telecommunications Companies in Europe and it continues to influence the world of Mobile and Broadband technologies through innovative solutions, allowing its clients to communicate around the world.

To maintain its market leading position my client now requires a number of Switch Operations Group Technicians at all levels to be involved in a dynamic and industry leading 3G Project.

To be involved in this unique opportunity your skills should include some or all of the following gained in a 3G mobile switch environment:

• Software/Hardware Upgrades/Expansions on Node B’s and RNCs via NetAct and Local connection.
• Responsible for the operation and ongoing maintenance of regional and national NODE B’s.
• Implementing SAC’S LACS, Routing Zones and assigning NODE B’s to Media Gateways. Ration, maintenance of T-Mobile’s Nokia 3g RAN incorporating RNC’s Node B’s and AXC’s.
• Upgrading AXC by loading latest XML Files.
• Ensuring all network elements are integrated to NETACT.
• Upgrading the Node B and Flexi BTS Remote Antenna Units.
• Making adjustments to 3G RAN using NetAct Network editor.
• Using SAP to implement change requests.
• Parameter changes on Node B’s RNC’s and AXC’s.
• Datafill of Network Elements Liaising with project engineers for technical and staffing requirements.
• Loop testing checking transmission with Field engineers.

In addition to these technical skills you will be expected to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with:

• A logical/methodical approach to fault finding.
• Ability to control complex technical situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Being proactive and showing initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A personal focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

If you would like to be considered for one of these great opportunites then please submit your CV to alice.davis@projectpeople.com

Alternatively you would like to refer a suitable candidate Project People offer an excellent referral scheme.