- This role requires travelling to markets outside Ottawa for network maintenance activities.
- Responsible for O&M of BSS/Radio Network consisting of macro sites, small cells, microwave and fiber transmission, and indoor sites, L2/L3 switching/routing devices and DC equipment installed on our sites.
- The candidate should possess good knowledge of wireless, 3G/LTE/5G radio networks, IP and transmission backhaul networks.
- Participate in on call rotational schedule and emergency staff augmentation. This can involve working nights and on weekends.
- 24X7 availability. Respond to dispatch as required during service hours and on-call periods Participate in maintenance window (night work) for preventive and corrective activities and working on trouble tickets for service restoration work.
- Action assigned trouble tickets for minor/major/critical issues, minimize outage times and maintain MTTR SLA.
- Troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions on Radio and transmission network to restore outages and to eliminate factors which can cause service outages.
- Replacing field Access and Transport faulty parts and engaging rigging crew when required.
- Execute activities related to WO/CHGs from engineering for corrective and optimization actions.
- Perform Cell site acceptance with inhouse rollout teams or the vendors for new installs or network upgrades
- Transport network acceptance and testing from internal/external service provider (new or upgrade/downgrade) including RFC2544 testing
- Performing detailed call testing’s (TCM – Test Call Matrix) in the field required during Field and Core projects, to verify customer complaints, and to confirm/verify a certain KPI degradation in the network.
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) routine of Access and Transport nodes on the field including battery, call test, Radio network elements, microwave measurements, safety audit, LOS verification and site housekeeping (grass/snow).
- Responsible for site safety, performing site safety audits and maintenance and reporting any concerns to the site safety committee.
- Cell site spares and repair return management
- Working with the team to hook up portable generators on site in case of power outages.
- Attend group meetings and collaboration with other groups.
- Maintain good relations with the landlords and property managers where our sites are installed.
- In addition to network maintenance activities within the assigned geographic area, this role may also require travelling to other markets/ cities to help with projects, emergency outages or to attend trainings.
- Working on rooftops
- Working on ground equipment underneath towers (no climbing required or allowed beyond 10 feet)
- Some lifting of 50 lb equipment.
- Valid Ontario issued ‘G’ class driver’s license with clean record
- Working experience on Nokia Radio and Transmission network preferred.
- Strong knowledge of wireless (3G/LTE/5G) radio networks, IP and transmission backhaul networks.
- Proficient in troubleshooting wireless network faults
- 3-5 years of field experience in O&M environment
- Graduate of a recognized telecommunications institution as a Telecommunications Systems Technician, Engineering, or equivalent
- Valid non-provisional full Ontario-issued driver’s license with clean record
- Working experience on Nokia Radio and Transmission network preferred
- This role will require a criminal record check.
- Take advantage of a customizable health & dental benefits program and opportunities for company-matched pension (according to position).
- Promote your health with the wellness program, which focuses on physical, psychological, financial, and social health.
- Benefit from the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, including Virtual Healthcare.
- Participate in projects that make an impact and take on challenges that will allow you to surpass yourself.
- Develop your full potential and imagine what you can become within Quebecor’s family through our various career opportunities. #Li-NA1
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