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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Senior Engineer - Network Development |
| Position Code: | 530 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Proactive planning, forecasting and designing new network elements for integration into the network and optimising existing network elements. |
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Reports To
Team Leader - Network Development. |
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Supervises
Some supervision of graduates and intermediate engineers. |
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Main Activities
Providing guidance and producing detailed network plans and design specifications for new and expanding existing network elements as assigned.
Managing network changes through to a quality outcome.
Providing thorough and quality documentation on tasks and writing reports for colleagues and management.
Maintaining the delivery timeframes of engineering documents to all customers - internal and external.
Recommending and implementing new strategies for improvements to existing processes.
Ensuring smooth integration of designs.
Managing testing and approving recommendations on new hardware and software products/features.
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Key Skills
Good analytical problem solving skills.
Thorough technical knowledge of network elements.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer focus.
Time management.
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Internal Contacts
Engineering team, technical support, Users. |
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External Contacts
Clients. |
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Typical Experience
At least 4-5 years experience in the Telecommunications industry, coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent. |
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