Role Purpose

Zain Iraq is Actively recruiting to hire Deployment Transmission Microwave Expert who is responsible to lead and execute the deployment of microwave transmission links, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality implementation of backhaul, backbone and access networks. The Microwave Expert is responsible for end-to-end field deployment follow up, from site preparation to final acceptance testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee HW installation and cutover with vendors and subcontractors

• Supervise and guide subcontractors during implementation to ensure quality and compliance with design.

• Validate equipment configuration based on LER

• Coordinate with transmission planners and NOC for live integration and testing.

• Ensure documentation of site-level activities, including installation reports, test results, and acceptance forms.

• Conduct troubleshooting and issue resolution during and after deployment.

• Verify compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards during all field activities.

• Support in audits, ATP (Acceptance Test Procedures), and handover to operations teams.

• Oversee and manage the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

• Supervise and control warehouse hardware deliveries, conduct inspections, and ensure timely hardware delivery to sites.

• Ensure site readiness by verifying power availability and sufficient space prior to project rollout.

Education, Experience and Competencies

Education:

•Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.

Experience

•5+ years of hands-on experience in microwave transmission deployment projects.

•In-depth knowledge of microwave technologies (e.g., NEC iPASOLINK, Aviat IDGU3-INU -INUE, Huawei RTN, Nokia MSS ).

•Strong understanding of antenna systems, XPIC, SD, adaptive modulation, and Ethernet/TDM interfaces.

•Ability to read and implement transmission BOQs, site layouts, and link plans.

Competencies

Behavioural

• Serving our Customers

• Achievement Driven

• Analytical Thinking

• Team Work 

• Information Seeking

• Team Management

• Problem Solving and Creativity

• Relationship Building

• Initiative

  Technical

• Human Resources Management

• Project / Program Management

• Performance Management

• Oral and Written Communication

• Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environment

• Capacity Planning and Demand Management

IDE Competency

• Courage to Engage

• Addressing Bias

• Allyship