Database Geologist - Drill Data, QA/QC & Analytics

De Beers Group; Finland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking a Database Geologist to manage geoscience drill hole, sampling and geological databases. You will ensure data accuracy, governance, and accessibility to support resource estimation, technical studies, mine development and operations.

The role focuses on data integrity, QA/QC, and collaboration across Geo IM, Exploration, and laboratories to enhance data workflows and tools for informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Geology, Geoscience, Mining Geology or similar.
• Proven experience in geoscience database management with SQL and data validation.
• Experience with acQuire database administration.
• Understanding of assaying, sampling workflows and QAQC principles.
• Knowledge of exploration and mining data types and integration.
• Knowledge of SAMREC/JORC/NI 43-101 beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and develop the acQuire drill hole database, sampling, assay, and related geoscience databases, ensuring integrity and long-term preservation.
• Implement data governance, standards, procedures, and audit-ready workflows.
• Ensure validated, fit-for-purpose geoscience data supports modelling, resource estimation, and mine planning.
• Support QAQC, sampling workflows, lab data, and data quality reviews.
• Support spatial data management, data extraction, reporting, and delivery of geoscience data products.
• Provide database access, user support, training, and mentoring to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Geo IM, Geoscience, Exploration, IM, labs, and vendors to improve data integration and workflows.
• Support the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies into drill core logging workflows.

Skills

Geo DB management

acQuire admin

SQL expertise

QA/QC knowledge

Data governance

Regulatory codes

Education

MSc in Geology/Geoscience or similar

Job description

Anglo American is seeking a Database Geologist to manage geoscience drill hole, sampling and geological databases. You will ensure data accuracy, governance, and accessibility to support resource estimation, technical studies, mine development and operations.

The role focuses on data integrity, QA/QC, and collaboration across Geo IM, Exploration, and laboratories to enhance data workflows and tools for informed decision-making.