Database Administrator

Telvent Miner & Miner, is a world leader in the development and implementation of geographic information system (GIS) software for utilities. TM&M’s ArcFM™ Solution and extended services assist electric, gas, water and waste water utilities in increasing productivity, lowering costs, and improving services by allowing them to effectively manage spatial information.

Founded in 1946 as a full-service electrical engineering firm, TM&M has been a strategic business partner of ESRI since 1987. This partnership has enabled TM&M to become the world’s leading developer of ArcGIS® applications for the utility industry. TM&M services include implementation, integration, and customization of software to fit the needs of individual utilities.

Position Summary & Major Responsibilities:

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for creating, installing, managing and tuning GIS databases in support of Miner & Miner’s software development and customer support activities. The underlying RDBMS is primarily Oracle on various UNIX and Windows operating system versions and platforms.  SQL Server installations are also supported.  M&M is a business partner of ESRI and makes extensive use of ESRI’s Spatial Database Engine (ArcSDE) in all of its solutions.  The DBA will be expected to support SDE installation, configuration and tuning. 

Primary responsibilities include:

·         Creating, installing and loading of Oracle and SQL Server databases

·         Managing and maintaining ESRI spatially enabled databases in Miner & Miner development, test and QA environments, as well as at remote customer locations.

·         Database performance evaluation and tuning, backup procedures, and general database assistance to internal and external clients.

·         Implementation of procedures for ensuring security and integrity of company databases

·         Implement data models and database designs, data access and table maintenance codes

·         Resolve database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication and other distributed data issues.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science (or other technical field with computer emphasis).  Relevant job experience will also be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3 – 5 years experience as a DBA in a production environment
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel ~25%
• Good communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with ArcSDE and knowledge of SDE versioning concepts
• Experience administering SQL Server
• Oracle and/or SQL Server certification

TM&M offers competitive wages and benefits including life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees, partially paid health and dental insurance for you and your dependents, tuition and training reimbursement, Section 125 plan, 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, vacation and sick time.  TM&M headquarters offices are located in Fort Collins, CO.  Additional locations are in Philadelphia, PA, Athens, GA, Vancouver, WA, and Broomfield, CO.  Applicants must pass a background check.

For immediate, confidential consideration, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to our HR Department. If you would prefer to apply online, please go to our Resume Sender at www.miner.com or email Recruit@miner.com.