Assistant Manager - Chennai, India - Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS)

Description

Role:
Technical Engineer – Fixed Wireless Access (RAN Integration -Ericsson)Location:

Chennai/PuneWorking Hours:
might differ based on customer requirements and shift pattern.environment (Majorly Australian Shift timing – starts between 1:30 AM to 3:30 AM)

Job Summary:
The Fixed Wireless site expansion program expands the coverage and uplift wholesale speeds available on the fixed wireless network.

This fixed wireless access expansion program will involve upgrading and configuring various network elements across Transmission, RAN & RF.This position involves the coordination and execution of migration, integration, and optimization activities for Fixed Wireless Access Network elements such as Mini-links, Basebands, NPU's, RRU's, Cisco ASR, Cisco NCS540 etc.

Roles & Responsibility:
Ericsson


RAN:

Ericsson 4G/5G BB 66xx/RP 66xx node integration & TroubleshootingEricsson eNB/gNB upgrade and integration, which covers Software Upgrades, Cell configuration, neighbors list preparation Customers from existing eNB to temporary setup, and migration of customers from temporary setup to upgraded eNB/gNB setup, including Pre-Post the field team for VSWR Test, Optics Test and RF Validation testing4G & 5G Throughput testing.

Decommissioning of temporary setupEricsson RRU / AIRSupport to Field Force for External Alarms and Acceptance Test, RETs setup, call tests, and calibration.

Need to Perform Configuration/Performance and fault management.
Commissioning file and ret report delivery to Field Force for HOP information.
Take the necessary preventive and corrective measures to ensure agreed service availability after planned works. Perform second-level troubleshooting processes, ensuring high quality and short service restoring time for RAN elements.
Providing resource management support Implementing process and technology improvements to increase operational and organizational efficiency.

Mandatory skills:
RAN-Ericisson BB 6630,BB 6631,BB 6648 , RP6651 SerieseNB/gNB integration, troubleshooting and ScriptingEricisson MO structureENM


Additional skills:
MigrationOptimization,Microwave-Ericsson Mini linkEPSUNIXJSON scripting


Tools & Systems Knowledge:

Ericsson ENM, BMC Remedy, CPNR – Cisco Prime Network Registrar, MASA- Cisco License GeneratorWinFiol/Secure CRT, Appian, CNC - Cisco Crosswork Network Controller, NGDMELIS/CORA, IPACT, EPNM – Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager, TSI sharepoint folder.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

Performing remote configuration expansions as well as new site integrations on 4G & 5G Ericsson sitesPerforming site parameter modificationsDefining external alarms for newly integrated sites, alarm checks, and troubleshootingUnlocking sites for final integration.

Verifying test call results, checking life traffic on siteVerifying functionality of transmission to site and troubleshooting if required.

Transmission verifying and testing on enodeB/GnodeB end via Ericsson ENM as well as parameters checks with transmission and core teamExperience/knowledge of the below tool.

Large Wireless Router (Cisco) and Small Wireless Router (Cisco) integration, migration, and configurationEricsson Mini-Link chassis or Network Processor Unit (NPU) swap or migrationBase Band Port Expansion from 1Gig to 10Gig.

Transmission Node link upgrades, with multiple configurations.

Rapid Augmentation Tactics (RAT) and Pre-Post Checks, including Mode3 scanUpgrades completed as per program schedules, to the committed volumes and expectation of tight timeframes.

Ensure network is uplifted to new hardware & firmware versions.
Coordinate pre-configuration, site integration, migration activities and review site design.
Coordinate pre/post activity end user health checks, stakeholder communication and Post Implementation Review.

Must have technical/professional qualifications:
Minimum of 6+ years relevant experience in Telecommunications Engineering with experience in a managerial/supervisor KnowledgeGraduation in Telecommunications/ ElectronicsProficient in MS Office SuiteProficient in reading, writing & speaking of English Language