What are the responsibilities and job description for the Smith Bagley, Inc - RF Engineering Manager position at Smith Bagley, Inc?
For almost 30 years, Smith Bagley, Inc. (SBi) has served the communications needs of underserved rural communities and tribal lands in the Southwest. Our cellular division, Cellular One, is a leading regional provider of mobile technology and wireless communications service operating a network of more than 230 cell sites, covering 60,000 square miles. We also own Sunstate Technology Group, an IT Firm that serves a wide variety of organizations from Fire and EMS to healthcare and schools. Discover our values and what makes us tick in this quick video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClBQVq-9y9E
What Can You Expect From SBi?
SBi offers a competitive salary range to meet you where you are today with a clear path to success where you may be rewarded with: a free cell phone account, monthly fitness and wellness reimbursements, employee assistance programs, quarterly bonuses as well as an incredible benefit package that includes: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short & Long Term Disability/ Life Insurance/401k.
What Does SBi Expect From You?
YOU are a perfect fit if you’re highly productive and good at setting goals, keeping track of progress and taking initiative to improve your work. Always ready to take the first step, you’re action-oriented, practical and focused. You take a lot of pride in practicing excellence in the ordinary and following through with the tasks that have been assigned to you or your team.
The RF Engineering Manager is responsible for RF Optimization and Design of GSM/UMTS/LTE network. The individual will oversee RF Design Engineer, MW Engineer, Optimization Engineer, and interface with other departments. Strong understanding of Ericsson technology.
Responsibilities:
- Network performance KPI (meet company standards)
- Network growth plan (UMTS, LTE design) including Frequency re-tunes
- Spectrum planning, utilization, coordination with FCC
- Set up guidelines and procedures, and ensure the RF team follows them
- Managing/Leading the RF projects, ensure the completion within timelines
- Handle emergency situations promptly and make escalations to respective teams as needed
- Forecasting and determination of new equipment requirements.
- Work with O&M, IP/IT, Switching, Customer Care, Technical Support, also Ericsson & other vendors, contractors on ongoing network activities to ensure optimal performance of the network, ensuring that all issues are escalated and resolved in efficient manner.
- Manage direct reports of RF Design, RF Performance/Optimization, MW design and RF technicians
- Set up training plan for the RF team to receive adequate knowledge to keep up to Industry standard
- Conduct meetings with staff on a regular basis.
- Working with Site Acquisition and Construction, and also based on coverage and capacity requirements, determine the best location for the placement and the installation of new sites.
- Provide extended support to staff beyond normal duty.
Requirements:
- Effective oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively to all levels management in an organization. Ability to work independently and effectively cooperatively with others. Supports and helps team members to meet goals. Ability to set clear goals/direction and gather the necessary support from team members to ensure that these goals are met/followed
- Must demonstrate ability to perform and respond well in crisis situations
- Travel may be required from time to time
- Current Driver’s License
- Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
- Customer Service Skills
Skills:
- Strong understanding of GSM, UMTS, LTE networks
- Good working knowledge of RF Planning and Optimization
- Good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent management skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Quick learner
- Self-motivated
- Computer literate/MS Office experience
Software knowledge:
- Actix
- TEMS
- Atoll
- Telsasoft
- Ericsson ENIQ
- MapInfo
- Microsoft Office suite
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor of Electrical engineering or Computer science.
The above declarations are not intended to be an “All-Inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and be a reasonable representation of its activities.
This is a salaried position. Pay DOE
Generous Benefit Package: Paid Time Off, Earned Sick Pay, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401k, Employee Assistance Program and more!