Geoscience Data Architect

De Beers Group; Finland; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American Sakatti Mining Oy is seeking a Database Geologist to manage geoscience databases, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for resource estimation and mine planning. You will implement governance, QA/QC, and data workflows, collaborating with multiple teams to improve data integration.

The role requires MSc in Geology, strong SQL skills, and experience with acQuire. Prior exposure to drilling and sampling data is advantageous. Helsinki-area or Finnish Lapland location is expected.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Geology or Geoscience is required.
• Proven experience in geoscience database management with advanced SQL, data validation, governance, QA/QC.
• Experience with acQuire database administration is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of assaying, sampling workflows, and QA/QC principles is essential.
• Familiarity with exploration/mining data types and data integration workflows.
• Knowledge of SAMREC/JORC/NI 43-101 codes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the acQuire drill hole, sampling, and related geoscience databases.
• Maintain data integrity, security, accessibility, and long‑term preservation.
• Implement data governance, standards, and audit-ready workflows.
• Ensure validated data supports modelling, resource estimation, and mine planning.
• Support QA/QC, sample tracking, and laboratory data workflows.
• Provide data extraction, reporting, and delivery of geoscience data products.
• Collaborate with Geo IM, Geoscience, Exploration, IM, labs and vendors.

Skills

SQL

Geology

Data governance

QA/QC

acQuire

Database administration

Education

MSc in Geology

Tools

acQuire

SQL back-end

Job description

Anglo American Sakatti Mining Oy is seeking a Database Geologist to manage geoscience databases, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for resource estimation and mine planning. You will implement governance, QA/QC, and data workflows, collaborating with multiple teams to improve data integration.

The role requires MSc in Geology, strong SQL skills, and experience with acQuire. Prior exposure to drilling and sampling data is advantageous. Helsinki-area or Finnish Lapland location is expected.