BSS Support Engineer

Aliases: BSS Engineer, BSS Technical Support Engineer, BTS Support Engineer, BTS Engineer

Industry/Sector(s): Telecom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a BSS Support Engineer is expected to perform include:

Planning preventive maintenance schedule for BSC locations
Ensuring network uptime
Ensuring effective fault management in case of fault occurrence
Reporting and documenting the status at the end of scheduled activity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job
Work from home option is available
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Local travelling maybe part of this job role
Need to handle a team of Technicians and Helpers

Working hours

Working hours are 8/9 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – Preferably Diploma/Bachelor in Technology (Electronics, Computer Science, IT and related field)
Certified training for BSS Support Engineer (programme aligned to TEL/Q6200 released by Telecom Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge on functionality of BSC and BTS site equipment
Equipped to validate functionality of passive infrastructure equipment
Familiar with functionality of test equipment
Knowledge of transmission media - optical and microwave
Knowledge of login cables (RJ45, RS232, and Hi-Speed USB) for different site equipment
Knowledge of software types and versions of BSC, BTS and other equipment
Need and requirement of earthing the equipment
Proficiency in mechanism to maintain the earthing pit to absolute zero
Knowledge of using and deploying cable connectors, cable ties and cable tray
Well versed on BTS O&M software tools like Microwave Link
Experience in process of logging in the BSC and BTS site equipment
Competent in understanding and analyzing critical logs from BSC
Knowledge of IP based network - IP back-hauling and IP networking

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Technical trainings on BSC and BTS site equipment and software that are to be used to access and work on site equipment

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication, V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Virda Vajadi, Kalawad Road, Rajkot, Gujarat-360005 http://vvpedulink.ac.in /
Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT), Sarang, Dhenkanal-759146 http://www.igitsarang.ac.in
Directorate of Training and Technical Education Malviya Nagar , New Delhi –110017, http://www.delhi.gov.in
Rourkela Institute Of Technology, Rit Campus, Industrial Estate, Idc, Sector- B, P.O – Kalunga-31, Rourkela, Dist-Sundargarh http://www.ritrkl.ac.in
Industrial Training Institute, 374, Sane Guruji Marg, Near Agripada Police Station, Mumbai - 400 011. http://www.dvet.gov.in
S. K. D. A. V. Government Polytechnic, Basanti Nagar, Rourkela-769012, Sundargarh, Odisha, India http://www.skdavpolytech.ac.in /
Directorate Of Industrial Training Thycaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014 http://www.det.kerala.gov.in /
Amity Institute of Telecom Engineering & Management Amity University, Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) Campus Super Express Highway Sector-125, Noida-201301

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.examrace.com/IES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Cluster Head BSS Engineer → Movement to other occupation*

↑

Senior BSS Engineer

↑

BSS Support Engineer

↑

Field Engineer

* Other industry verticals like Network Administration/IT/Information Systems are turning into key verticals for the Telecom Services sub-sector.

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Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers – ₹ 30,000 to ₹ 31,000 per month
For candidates with 1/2 years’ experience - ₹ 45,000 to ₹ 46,000 per month
For candidates with over 2 years’ experience – ₹ 55,000 to ₹ 56,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Worked as Field Engineer for minimum 2-3 years

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Companies working in Telecom and Telecom-enabled services
Network Administration/IT/Information Systems companies

KEYWORDS

BSS Engineer, BSS Technical Support Engineer, Base Station Subsystem Engineer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3114.0601	BSS Support Engineer
ISCO 2008	3114	Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Technicians
NIC 2008	61102	Maintenance of telecom network
QP Reference	TEL/Q6200	BSS Support Engineer
NSQF	6	NA

REFERENCES

0	http://www.ibef.org/industry/telecommunications.aspx http://www.tsscindia.com/download/TSSC%20Brochure.pdf
1	1 Qualifications Pack – BSS Support Engineer
2	https://www.estoolkit.com/DisplayFile.aspx?fileGuid=d80f4591-3775-44e3-a1da-5e8e3196aa10
3	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/infrastructure-report.pdf
4	http://www.paycheck.in/main
5	http://info.shine.com/industry/telecom/9.html
6	www.censusindia.gov.in
7	http://www.ibef.org/industry/telecommunications.aspx

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