Chief Database Geologist

Overview

• The Chief Database Geoscientist understands both database infrastructure / management as well as the exploration work flow.
• They adapt and customize procedures and the database structure in order to suit the needs of the exploration team.
• They are responsible for a team of database geoscientists who will support and maintain the integrity and quality of exploration data.
• Job requirements
• Extensive knowledge of SQL and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Extensive experience in Fusion, DataShed or Aquire.
• Geological database experience at a major mining company or a medium-tier company with an extensive project portfolio.
• Experience implementing a database system at a new site.
• Focus on error prevention rather than error correction.
• Detail oriented
• Can readily recognize anomalous data
• Ready to integrate exploration principles with data management
• Knowledge in Python and any big data analytical tools will be added advantage
• Skill in any Business inteligence visualisation tool (Power BI, Tableaue) will be added advantage.
• Good leadership skills
• Develops others
• Multi-cultural experience
• Strong communication skills
• Open minded and able to accommodate the needs of the exploration team
• Ready to share information and ability teach / coach others.
• Delegates effectively with understanding
• Logical and organized
• Follows up to ensure timely task completion and quality results