Position Description:

 

Database Administrator III is a senior technical role responsible for the architecture, reliability, optimization, and strategic evolution of Mine Resource Management (MRM) data systems supporting geology and geotechnical functions across Nevada Gold Mines (NGM).

 

This role serves as a technical authority and mentor, leading complex database initiatives, defining standards, and ensuring high availability, performance, data integrity, and security of mission-critical systems. Work assignments are advanced and require independent judgment, deep technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership in resolving highly complex problems.

 

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

 

Responsibilities:

Champion personal safety and actively promote a strong safety culture 

Provide senior-level database administration support for mission-critical geology and geotechnical systems 

Design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale SQL Server database architectures 

Develop, review, and optimize advanced T-SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and indexing strategies 

Establish and enforce data governance, quality, security, and access control standards 

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for relational database technologies and data integration 

Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex performance, availability, and data consistency issues 

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior database administrators and analysts 

Collaborate with stakeholders across geology, engineering, IT, and analytics teams 

Drive innovation by identifying and implementing improvements to database performance, scalability, and reliability 

Maintain strict confidentiality and security of sensitive and proprietary data 

Perform other duties as required; responsibilities listed are not all‑inclusive

 

Essential Functions:

Architect, administer, and maintain MRM databases including assay, geological, geotechnical, spatial, and historical datasets 

Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and restore strategies are documented, tested, and enforced 

Lead data integrity assurance efforts for all mission-critical departmental systems 

Oversee and support data imports, exports, and integrations with internal and external systems 

Partner with application developers to ensure databases are optimized for performance, scalability, and long-term sustainability 

Review and approve database designs, schema changes, and deployment strategies 

Install, test, validate, and upgrade database platforms and supporting applications 

Maintain and evolve technical documentation, data models, and operational standards 

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and modernization 

Develop and maintain enterprise digital archival systems for primary geology and geotechnical data 

Design and maintain advanced analytical and reporting frameworks, including SharePoint and real-time dashboards 

Integrate SQL databases with analytics platforms, visualization tools, and external applications 

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business needs and operational risk posture

 

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Database Management, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum of 7 years progressive experience in database administration, data management, or software developmentExpert-level proficiency in SQL and relational database designStrong understanding of performance tuning, security, disaster recovery, and high-availability database solutionsProven ability to independently lead complex technical initiativesExcellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Preferred

· Advanced experience with Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments 

· Programming experience in C#, .NET (web-based), JavaScript, Python, and/or Visual Studio 

· Experience with acQuire or similar geological data management systems 

· Mining or geology domain knowledge 

· Experience supporting analytics platforms, reporting tools, and data visualization solutions

 

What We Can Offer You  

A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

 

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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