Manager - TM - BSS O&M

Vodafone Idea; Bhilwara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited in India seeks a seasoned telecom professional to manage cell sites, BTS/MW/BSC/RNC, and conduct on-site field operations to ensure network performance.

You will coordinate with vendors, perform fault rectification, preventive maintenance, and support new site deployments with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of telecom field experience.
• B.Tech/B.E in Telecom or equivalent.
• Hands-on with BTS, MW, BSC, RNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 99.95% RAN network availability and MW visibility to NOC.
• Adhere to preventive maintenance and SNOC processes.
• Perform cell site/MW/BSC/RNC field activities and fault rectification.
• Record NSS updates and inventory audits.
• Coordinate with infra partners for equipment upkeep.
• Assist integration and commissioning of BTS & MW sites.
• Coordinate with vendors, SME, Optical, IP/MPLS & SNOC for installs & troubleshooting.
• Supervise site commissioning and configuration of new base stations.

Skills

Field ops knowledge

RAN & MW knowhow

Vendor coordination

Safety compliance

Education

B.Tech / B.E in Telecom

Job description

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Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

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VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.

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Role

Job Level/ Designation

Function / Department

Technology/Field Operation (RAN & MW)

Location

Job Purpose

Managing cell site including BTS/MW/BSC/RNC for field level operational activities

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• To work on maintaining the 99.95% RAN Network Availability, 100% MW nodes are visibility to NOC & other MW NW KPIs within target.
• Adherence to Operational (Preventive maintenance, SAP & NSS) & SNOC processes (Ticketing & WFM).
• To carry out cell site/MW/ BSC/RNC site field level operational activities & fault rectification in strict compliance with the VIL operations guidelines to meet defined Service level KPIs.
• Record keeping / NSS update & periodic Audit on change in inventory & Spares movement
• On time Preventive Maintenance, raising issues to IPs & maintaining IP environmental requirements as per OEM specifications. Ensure faults are not repeating.
• Coordination with infra partners on maintaining the upkeep of the infra equipment so as to protect active equipment.
• Integration & Commissioning of BTS & M/W sites including external alarms.
• Coordination with Vendor , SME, Optical, IP/MPLS & SNOC Team for site installation & various operational / troubleshooting activities.
• Responsible for supervising, Site AT / configuration and commissioning of new base station sites and MW hops.
• Implementing Site related physical / configuration changes within defined timelines for coverage or performance requirements.
• Maintain Sites & Nodes alarm free while addressing SA alarms on priority.
• Check SNOC reports / trends for Alarm clearance & fault rectification purpose
• Support Zonal / circle level IP & OEM governance and various operational activity progress / special project tracking
• Support for New feature / Pilot in respective territory. Train off role team on process, technology knowledge transfer & to give configuration / troubleshooting support.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Well versed knowledge in Telecom equipment handling, Field deployed technology knowledge (Controller node, BTS & Microwave, Packet transport network, MPLS-TP etc.) along with Installation, commissioning, integration and troubleshooting knowledge of various OEM equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Passive Infra (SMPS/Battery Bank/DG/ACDB/DCDB, grounding) for cell sites.
• Knowledge on HSW and Safety compliance and implementation on daily work.
• Hands on experience of Test & Measurement equipment

Must have technical / professional qualifications

Experience: 6 – 8 Years.

Qualification: B.Tech /B.E with equivalent Telecom. Qualification

Vodafone Idea Limited(formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited) An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership