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OSP Maintenance Supervisor at IpNX Nigeria Limited

IpNX Nigeria LimitedLagos, Nigeria Networking and Tech Support
Full Time

ipNX Nigeria Limited is a leading provider of infrastructure-based Telecommunications and Information Technology services here in Nigeria. Leveraging more than a decade of experience, the company was formed by the divestment of the telecommunications services division of Telnet Nigeria Limited and has been in operation for many years. ipNX currently provides a range of communications and IT services to Corporate organizations within Nigeria on its IP (Internet Protocol) based communications network using both radio and satellite communications technologies. As part of its growth strategy, ipNX seeks to also extend its services to small and medium sized businesses and residential customers. In the long term, ipNX has determined that it needs also to have a strategic presence in the wire line market to ensure that we will be able to provide future services, which require high bandwidth in the last mile.

Responsibilities

  • The Maintenance Quality Control Supervisor oversees maintenance of ipNX fiber optic & civil work activities on the outside plant network.
  • The OSP Supervisor will be involved in the day- to- day maintenance and management of the outside plant, taking into consideration Customer and Local Authority organizations in the maintenance of the fiber outside plant.
  • The role is expected to involve a significant element of on-site attendance.
  • Corporate Customers: Restore service failures within 3 hours of its occurrence- Implementation and integration of new projects and ensure all open incident tickets are closed within this time-frame.
  • Retail Customers: Restore service failures within 8 hours of its occurrence.
  • Field to base Communication: Provide prompt feedback for input into the OTRS application with information relating to activities being carried out to resolve customer service incidents.
  • Proactively drive MSPs to identify, plan and execute preventive maintenance action on the fiber network.
  • Enforce active engagement of construction works (road and real estate) by MSPs to mitigate damage to ipNX fiber infrastructure.
  • Enforce active monitoring of trenching activities by other PTOs along our fiber route.
  • Audit and collate information for the fiber wire-line network.
  • Prepare and submit the as-maintained documents after every network activity.
  • Provide network data for processing change request approvals
  • Provide monthly cabinet utilization report
  • Ensure weekly support status reports are done and submitted timely for review.
  • Submit as-is fiber break-fix report per ticket
  • Submit monthly cabinet utilization report
  • Submit out of scope BOM and supporting document for PO approvals
  • Assessment, Acceptance test and Hand-over Documentation from project deployment team and MSPs which includes, Installation of Poles, Hand-Hole and duct calibration

Educational Qualifications & and Experience

  • University Degree in Telecoms, Engineering or Applied Sciences.
  • At least 2 years in telecommunications industry, with experience in Fiber network deployment and outside plant maintenance.
  • Specific Knowledge of Civil Works planning applications with Nigerian Local Authorities.

Functional Skills:

  • Proven track records of maintenance and management of metro and/or long distance fiber optic infrastructure.
  • Sound knowledge of telecom industry best practices, norms and technical requirements with regard to fiber & civil work maintenance.
  • FTTx and/or P2P fiber deployment and maintenance experience are distinct advantages i.e. fiber termination using fusion splice machines, testing & analyzing fiber links with OTDR and Light Source/Power Meters (LSPM), identifying fiber cores with VFLs.
  • Capable of understanding fiber network architectures, designs & splice plans.
  • An inherent culture of documenting concise and accurate “As-Is” status of network elements and splice configuration, in a consistent manner.
  • Familiarity with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation in Nigeria.
  • Experience in civil works supervision & quality control.
  • Experience in processing ROW License with Local Authorities/State Regulatory Agencies.
  • User experience for Microsoft Office Tools including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
  • User experience for Visio/AutoCAD/GIS tools is desired.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to solve complex problems in the shortest available time using honed analytical skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills with customers, vendors, team members and local community.

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