Lead Database & GIS Specialist for Mining Data Governance

Faraday Copper Corp.; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Faraday Copper Corp. through its Redhawk Copper subsidiary seeks a senior data manager to oversee geological databases and GIS platforms in our Arizona operations.

You will enforce data governance, oversee multidisciplinary datasets, and ensure data quality for PFS/FS studies and regulatory reporting. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Geology or related field, at least seven years in mining data management, proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and SQL, and experience with industry databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, GIS, Geoscience, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mining Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum seven years of experience in mineral exploration, mining, or natural resources, including at least three years administering and integrating geological and multidisciplinary technical databases within the mining industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting advanced-stage mineral projects through resource estimation, PFS, or FS, including preparation of auditable datasets for NI 43-101 technical reports.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro; QGIS an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency administering an industry geological database platform (acQuire, Fusion, or Rogue Geoscience).
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL, with ability to write queries for data validation, QAQC reporting, and workflow automation.
• Experience with data analytics or AI-assisted tools to improve data quality monitoring or process efficiency is an asset.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator and steward of all geological database and GIS platforms, enforcing data management standards, user access controls, and governance frameworks across all technical disciplines
• Lead centralization and integration of all technical datasets into a single authoritative source supporting project advancement through PFS and FS
• Own the end-to-end drill hole data workflow from collar registration through laboratory receipt, including chain of custody, QAQC standard and blank insertion programs, laboratory data import configuration, and integration into the master geological database.
• Develop and maintain data validation protocols, capture processes, integration workflows, and reporting systems to ensure quality, reliability, and traceability across all disciplines
• Maintain data security, backup procedures, disaster recovery protocols, and user access controls; coordinate data imports, exports, audits, and reconciliations across laboratories, contractors, and internal teams
• Support technical studies, regulatory reporting, and NI 43-101 compliance through accurate, traceable, and auditable datasets
• Maintain authoritative spatial datasets including mineral claims, land ownership, drill holes, geology, geochemistry, geophysics, infrastructure, and environmental and permitting layers
• Produce fit-for-purpose maps, figures, and technical illustrations for technical programs, management reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions
• Support field teams with mobile GIS configuration and spatial data collection; administer GIS software licenses and user access
• Develop dashboards, data visualization tools, and spatial analysis workflows to support project decision-making and proactively identify data quality issues and integrity concerns
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in database administration, GIS, data governance, and quality practices across the organization

Skills

Geology

GIS

Data governance

Leadership

SQL

QA/QC

Data analytics

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or related

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

acQuire

Fusion

Rogue Geoscience

PostgreSQL

Job description

Faraday Copper Corp. through its Redhawk Copper subsidiary seeks a senior data manager to oversee geological databases and GIS platforms in our Arizona operations.

You will enforce data governance, oversee multidisciplinary datasets, and ensure data quality for PFS/FS studies and regulatory reporting. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Geology or related field, at least seven years in mining data management, proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and SQL, and experience with industry databases.