AMI Communication O&M Lead

Apraava Energy Private Limited; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apraava Energy Private Limited seeks an experienced engineer to lead RF Mesh and Cellular communications planning for AMI projects through implementation and O&M. You will provide technical support to Site Managers and drive network optimization.

The role requires deep exposure to RF/ Cellular technology, engineering background in communications, and 15+ years of relevant experience. You will collaborate with System Integrators to ensure SLA adherence and robust network performance.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate with specialization in Communication.
• Exposure to RF/ Cellular Technology.
• 15+ years of experience in RF/communication planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor RF Mesh / Cellular communications for AMI projects during implementation and O&M.
• Provide technical support to Site Managers.
• Implement and optimize RF Mesh and Cellular networks to meet operational needs.
• Review RF Mesh/Cellular planning and optimization.
• Review consumer indexing data for RF signal requirements for meter/gateway placement.
• Develop and deploy Network Management System (NMS) aligned with operations.
• Inspect SIMs, NIC modules, and pre-dispatch antennas to meet specs.
• Coordinate with System Integrator to resolve SLA gaps; perform RCA on failures.

Skills

Exposure to RF/ Cellular Technology

Education

Engineering Graduate with specialization in Communication

Job description

Accountabilities:

Heading Communication (RF Mesh / Cellular) planning and monitoring for AMI projects during implementation and O&M phases. Provide technical support to Site Managers.

• Responsible for implementation of all types of Communications system e.g. RF Mesh and Cellular for successful AMI projects.
• Review and Finalization of RF Mesh and Cellular Network Planning and optimization in line with operational needs.
• Review Consumer Indexing data for ensuring compliance to the RF signal requirement for most effective Meter / Gateway placement.
• Development and deployment of Network Management System (NMS) in line with operational needs.
• Inspection of SIMs, Network Interface Module (NIC) including Antenna pre-dispatch in line with specification requirement.
• Joint discussions with Communication and Meter OEM for resolution of Non-Communication cases.
• Day to day monitoring and coordination with System Integrator for resolution of Communication related SLA gaps.
• Analyze SIM, NIC module failures, complete root cause analysis (RCA) and suggest the modifications.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

• Engineering Graduate with specialization in Communication

Functional Skills

• Exposure to RF/ Cellular Technology

Relevant and total years of Experience

• 15+ years