Safari Solutions has an immediate need for a full time 5G Network Manager to join our growing Events Team. Safari Solutions delivers private wireless solutions at a wide array of sports and entertainment landscapes. The 5G Network Manager will travel nationwide to events for setup and support and must be willing to travel up to 65% of the year, typically 180+days per year.
Responsibilities:
Planning:
- Understanding of site design and installation plan
- Project timelines, maps, site integration, predictive surveys, use cases
- Attend all pre-event planning calls.
Onsite Deployment:
- Install gap fiber cabling to 5G nodes
- Verify labeling, functionality, and test all Core RAN and Remote Sectors
- Deploy and test remote sectors and connect back to core
- Strategically place nodes in accordance to site design angling and adjusting azimuths
- Verify connectivity and roaming performance
- Ongoing collaboration with NOC and Remote Engineering
- Continuously test performance during the event and collaborate with NOC on identified issues.
- Gather end-user feedback and experiences.
- Investigate and troubleshoot connectivity issues in real-time, conducting walkarounds during the event.
- Ensure the highest deployment standards are met.
- Tear down post event and pack assets for next tour stop
Qualifications:
- Complete all trainings outlined by 5G Internal Safari Team.
- Familiarity with Nokia and Ericsson Hardware.
- Exposure to wireless standards, RF fundamentals and RAN Technology
- Advanced troubleshooting skills
- CPI/Nokia/Ericsson Certifications Preferred
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
- Ability to carry 30 lbs. of material, and use a man lift or ladder during the course of a normal work day
- Ability to work in heat and cold temperatures
- Work with flexibility in scheduling to meet productions goals
- This job requires up to double shifts during Events.