Nevada Gold Mines - Database Administrator I

Position Description:

Are you a database professional seeking an exciting and rewarding career? Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) offers unique opportunities for professional growth and development within the world’s largest gold-producing complex.

The Database Administrator I performs a combination of administrative and technical duties in support of geology and geotechnical data systems. This role supports mission-critical datasets and applications and requires sound judgment, accuracy, initiative, and problem-solving skills while working on technically sophisticated assignments.

At Nevada Gold Mines, safety is our core value. We are committed to sending every person home safe and healthy every day and to leaving a sustainable legacy in the communities where we operate. NGM offers a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, an employee share purchase program, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of others 
• Write and maintain T-SQL queries to import, extract, validate, and report data 
• Manage and support relational, server-based SQL databases and associated data models 
• Apply programming fundamentals and leverage at least one programming language to support database and reporting solutions 
• Collaborate effectively with geologists, engineers, and technical specialists across the organization 
• Communicate clearly and professionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders 
• Organize work efficiently and prioritize activities to focus on highest-value outcomes 
• Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills while working with minimal supervision 
• Actively seek opportunities to improve data quality, system performance, and technical processes 
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data 
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools effectively to support reporting and analysis 
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive

Essential Functions:

• Administer and maintain MRM databases, including assay, geological, geotechnical, and spatial/location datasets 
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and reliability across all mission-critical departmental databases 
• Provide expert technical assistance, user support, and training to database users and stakeholders 
• Support data imports and exports for internal and external customers 
• Install, configure, test, and validate new software versions to ensure compatibility with existing systems 
• Maintain current documentation for in-house applications, data structures, and reporting processes 
• Develop documentation and reporting artifacts for new applications and tools 
• With training, initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, system optimization, and software proficiency 
• Develop and maintain digital archival systems for primary datasets, including assay certificates, downhole surveys, coordinates, and logging data 
• Maintain, enhance, and evolve analytical tools and SharePoint environments to enable real-time reporting and rapid knowledge access 
• Stay current on emerging database and analytics technologies and apply solutions that are fit-for-purpose within the mining and database analytics domains

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Database Management, or a related field OR a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in database administration, data management, or programming 
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL programming and query development 
• Solid understanding of database administration best practices and data governance 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and related technologies