Geospatial Data & GIS Manager - Mining & Exploration

MissionHires; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Database and GIS Lead to steward a mining company's integrated data environment across geology, geochemistry, geotechnical, hydrogeology, metallurgy, environmental, and spatial datasets. You will centralize datasets, own end-to-end drill hole workflows, and mentor teams in best practices.

Responsibilities include administering GIS/database platforms, ensuring data integrity, governance, and supporting NI 43-101 compliance with auditable datasets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mineral exploration or mining.
• 3+ years administering geological/databases in mining.
• Experience supporting NI 43-101 compliance.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro; QGIS is a plus.
• Strong SQL/QA/QC data skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator of geological database and GIS platforms.
• Centralize multidisciplinary datasets into a single source of truth.
• Own drill hole data workflow from collar to master database.
• Design and maintain data validation, integration, and reporting.
• Manage data security, backups, and audits.
• Support regulatory reporting and NI 43-101 compliance.
• Maintain spatial datasets: claims, geology, geochemistry, etc.
• Produce maps, dashboards, and technical visuals.
• Support field teams with mobile GIS and licenses.
• Lead data governance and quality practices.

Skills

Geoscience domain knowledge

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS experience

PostgreSQL

SQL queries

Data governance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Geology or related field

Tools

acQuire

Fusion

Rogue Geoscience

Job description

MissionHires is seeking a Database and GIS Lead to steward a mining company's integrated data environment across geology, geochemistry, geotechnical, hydrogeology, metallurgy, environmental, and spatial datasets. You will centralize datasets, own end-to-end drill hole workflows, and mentor teams in best practices.

Responsibilities include administering GIS/database platforms, ensuring data integrity, governance, and supporting NI 43-101 compliance with auditable datasets.