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OceanaGold Corporation · 1 day ago

Exploration Geologist Database Administrator

Kershaw, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

OceanaGold Corporation is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer committed to responsible mining. The Geology Database Administrator will manage the AcQuire database for gold mining and exploration programs at the Haile gold mine, ensuring data accuracy and quality control while collaborating with geologists and technicians.

ManufacturingMining TechnologyPrecious Metals

No H1B

Responsibilities

Works directly with open pit, underground, and exploration geologist, technicians and outside labs to maintain accurate and current data within AcQuire database

Makes any adjustments necessary to AcQuire database to accommodate evolving data needs

Develop and execute workflows to support data collection efforts, data import and export, quality control

Monitor and report to geologist any concerns with quality assurance/quality control in geology data

Contribute to reports for a variety of audiences

Act in accordance with and promote Company values and best practices

Qualification

GeologyDatabase managementAcQuireData visualizationContinuous improvement mindsetSafety commitmentEnglish fluencyCommunicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field

5+ years of experience in exploration or mining including 3+ years in database management

Competence with AcQuire or similar industry-standard database software required

Ability to communicate well with all stakeholders required

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Shows a continuous improvement mindset

Demonstrated commitment to safety, community and environment

Must be able to legally work in the USA

Must possess a valid USA drivers' license

Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, talk, hear, and see

Must be able to work 10 hour shifts

This is an on-site residential position with no remote work or fly-in fly-out schedule

Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday

Work is in a surface mine setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity

Safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways, off-road, and on an active mine site

Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required