Tower Rigging Technicians

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Installation of telecommunications cabling and equipment
• Installation, relocation and removal of tower mounted equipment
• Working at heights on a range of telecommunications structures including poles, towers and masts to install antennas, feeders and ancillary equipment
• Termination of telecommunications cables of various types and sizes
• Testing of cables for compliance with specifications
• Working with cranes, cherry pickers and MEWP’s as required carrying out works on site
• Need to demonstrate strong safety skill sets, have relevant field experience and be able to work well with others, as well as independently.
•  Tower and cell-site maintenance, antenna modifications/adds, commissioning/decommissioning, and comprehensive site audits and equipment testing.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required
• Must do any work related to the above listed work, or any other work assigned by the team leader

Required number of applicants: 20

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• TVET diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechanical, or other related engineering fields.
• Working within a two or five member of team, to carry out Installation of Radios and Antenna Systems for LTE/Microwave as well as installation of Fiber optic and Coax Cable installation tasks on steel lattice, guyed, masts, towers, rooftop and building antenna / aerial systems.
• Carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments in line with company procedures prior to work being undertaken.
• Assist in the testing of antenna systems for the purposes of fault finding and subsequent rectification.
• Conduct visual inspections of antenna Mounts, aerials, co-axial cables, fixings, feeder cables and anchor points.
• Carry out cable repairs including splicing and termination.
• Assist the team leader in the preparation and input of site reports and photographs onto the company database.
• Comply with health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.
•  Ability to climb and work safely at heights of 500 feet and above.
• The ability to meet basic medical and fitness requirements (medical required).
• It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have a technical engineering background preferably within a similar role.
• Able to work on different part of Ethiopia.
• Ability to work in team
• Attention to details
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision
•  Perform installation of antennas, mounts, cable ladders, cable, etc.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure successful completion of client project.
• Maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers and local community
• Good communication skills.
• Leadership skills
• Good problem-solving skills 
• Advantageous if you have Driving license.