Nevada Gold Mines · 6 hours ago
Nevada Gold Mines - Database Administrator III
Winnemucca, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNevada Gold Mines is dedicated to ensuring safety and sustainability in their operations. They are seeking a Database Administrator III to manage and optimize their Mine Resource Management data systems, providing technical authority and mentorship while ensuring data integrity and system performance.
Mining & Metals
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Database Management, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 7 years progressive experience in database administration, data management, or software development
Expert-level proficiency in SQL and relational database design
Strong understanding of performance tuning, security, disaster recovery, and high-availability database solutions
Proven ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives
Excellent 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
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A 401(k) with employer contribution and match
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical clinics
A share purchase program
Company
Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jessie Going
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Lori McCurry
Lead Human Resources Business Partner
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