GIS & Database Manager – Mining​/Exploration - San Manuel, Arizona

Mission Hires is recruiting a Database and GIS Lead to steward a mining company's integrated data environment across geology, geochemistry, geotechnical, hydrogeology, metallurgy, environmental, and spatial datasets. The role owns end-to-end geological data workflows, GIS administration, and data governance to support decision-making and compliance through PFS and FS, including NI 43-101. You will centralize datasets into a single source of truth, ensure integrity, traceability, security, and accessibility, deliver maps, dashboards, and analyses, and mentor teams on best practices.

• Serve as primary administrator of geological database and GIS platforms, enforcing data standards, user access, and governance
• Centralize and integrate multidisciplinary technical datasets into a single authoritative source supporting PFS and FS
• Own end-to-end drill hole data workflow from collar registration through lab receipt, QAQC insertion, and master database integration
• Design and maintain data validation protocols, capture processes, integration workflows, and reporting systems
• Manage data security, backups, disaster recovery, and coordinate imports/exports, audits, and reconciliations
• Support technical studies, regulatory reporting, and NI 43-101 compliance with accurate, auditable datasets
• Maintain authoritative spatial datasets (claims, land, drill holes, geology, geochemistry, geophysics, infrastructure, environmental/permitting)
• Produce maps, figures, and technical illustrations for programs, management, presentations, and regulatory submissions
• Support field teams with mobile GIS configuration, spatial data collection, and administer GIS licenses and access
• Develop dashboards, data visualization tools, and spatial analysis workflows; proactively flag data quality and integrity issues
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in database administration, GIS, data governance, and quality practices
• Meet physical and safety requirements, including communicating in English and complying with drug/alcohol testing policies

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, GIS, Geoscience, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mining Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years in mineral exploration, mining, or natural resources; 3+ years administering and integrating geological/multidisciplinary databases in mining
• Experience supporting advanced-stage projects through resource estimation, PFS, or FS with auditable datasets for NI 43-101
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro; QGIS experience is an asset
• Hands-on administration of an industry geological database platform (e.g., ac Quire, Fusion, or Rogue Geoscience), including templates, validation rules, lab import configuration, and user management
• Strong SQL and relational database skills (PostgreSQL) with ability to write queries for validation, QAQC reporting, and automation
• Experience with data analytics or AI-assisted tools to improve data quality or process efficiency is an asset
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, and lift/carry up to 10 pounds; communicate safety requirements in English
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off.