Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 24 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Specific Job Responsibility
• Set up and manage geological database, including grade control.
• Make necessary changes to database structure as instructed by Senior Mine Geologist.
• Update the database with new data and supervise the Database Technician to update the database.
• Integrate drilling, sampling, assay, mapping and any other type of data that needs to be managed.
• Collaborate with Perth Office Database Administrator and DataShed personnel.
• Collaborate with mine, resource and project geologists.
• Ensure that written and approved procedures are created and updated for all aspects of the work undertaken.
• Supervise the subordinates and ensure that they perform according to standards and procedures.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of the geological database.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic health and safety knowledge including job safety analysis.
• In-depth understanding of grade control.
• Modern day visualisation skills with tools like Microsoft Power BI is advantageous.
• Excellent I.T skills and mastery of Microsoft Office package.
• Familiarity with quality assurance/quality control.
• Competency in handling data base problems and ability to use updated data base systems.

Key Job Attributes
• Must be honest and not deviate from SOPs.
• Must be thorough and detail oriented.
• Must be dependable and self-motivated.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with people of different cultures.
• Must be a fast learner.
• Must be bold, smart and driven.
• Effectively contribute where collaboration is required on team issues.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Must be adaptable and a team player.
• Ability to supervise a small sized team.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal and operational responsibility for managing large and expensive datasets.
• Work safely and to regulations – setting an example for all personnel.
• Willing to do shift work.

Experience required to perform in this job
• At least 3 years’ work experience in database management in a mining or related industry.
• Experience with server management and QA/QC procedures.
• Structural geology and geo-chemistry experience is advantageous.
• Advantageous experience: NET (3.5+) application database client application development, LINQ, Dynamic SQL, using or administering geological database systems (GBIS, aQuire, DataShed), SharePoint 2010, GIS software (ArcView, MapInfo or Manifold).

Qualifications
• Full grade twelve (G12) certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
• Earth Science degree (geology, geography) is an added advantage.
• Advantageous certifications: IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2, Microsoft SQL Server database, Oracle, MySQL 5.7 Database Administrator, Oracle Database 12c Administrator, SAP HANA: SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA (Edition 2016).
• Valid SADC class B manual driver’s licence is preferred.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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