Microwave Radio Field Support Engineer

About this role

The role is for a Microwave Radio Field Support Engineer to work with BAT Computer Technologies in Lagos. The position involves installing, configuring, aligning and troubleshooting microwave and point-to-point wireless links, plus conducting site surveys and signal checks. Tasks include maintaining wireless backhaul equipment, diagnosing signal and equipment faults, and performing preventive and emergency field repairs. The job requires mast climbing to install and maintain antennas and radio gear, with report writing and record-keeping for installations and site visits. Candidates should have hands-on experience with microwave or RF equipment, outdoor radio and antenna work, and the ability to troubleshoot IP connectivity and power-related faults, with a valid tower-climbing certification or training. Travel to customer sites is expected, and physical fitness for field work is necessary. The company is a licensed NCC technology systems integration provider in telecommunications deployment and installation.

What you would do

• Install, configure, align and troubleshoot microwave and point-to-point wireless radio links
• Conduct site surveys, line-of-sight checks and signal-strength measurements
• Maintain wireless backhaul and access equipment including radios, antennas, cables, PoE units and power systems
• Diagnose poor signal, interference, link instability and equipment faults
• Carry out preventive maintenance and emergency field repairs
• Climb masts to install, inspect, align and maintain antennas and radio equipment where authorised and safe
• Complete installation reports and maintain records of equipment and site visits

What they are asking for

• Practical experience with microwave radio, wireless networking or RF equipment
• Experience installing and aligning outdoor radios and antennas
• Ability to troubleshoot IP connectivity, PoE, cabling and power-related faults
• Proven mast-climbing experience and valid working-at-height/tower-climbing training or certification
• Familiarity with equipment such as Mimosa, Ubiquiti, Cambium or similar wireless systems is an advantage
• Physically fit for field work and willing to travel to customer and network sites
• Good communication skills and a responsible attitude to safety

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