Operational Database Administrator Jobs in Reno, NV

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CGI by Timken is in search of an Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

The Database and ERP Administrator is responsible for managing and ensuring the integrity and performance of the organization's core databases and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (including, but not limited to, the Visual ERP system and SQL Server databases). The role works closely with the Chief Technology Officer on priorities and the implementation of improvement projects. This position gathers feedback and suggestions from the management team to improve system performance, tests and implements cost-effective database solutions, and provides support for the daily data operations of the company.

Functions

• Recommends improvements to the database and ERP systems to resolve issues, improve productivity, or enhance user experience.
• Recommends incorporation of new data technology for company applications where feasible and practical.
• Discusses database and ERP system problems with managers and users to determine their exact nature.
• Defines the goals of the database systems and the steps necessary to achieve them.
• Prepares diagrams and exhibits to explain the existing or proposed system to managers and users in an understandable format.
• Prepares a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether improvements are financially feasible.
• Tests database system changes and works with programmers/vendors to debug the system as required, eliminating errors.
• Provides dashboards, reports and data analysis for management, including, but not limited to, MRP planning, job and part costing, labor tracking, scrap reports, nonconforming product, and return material authorizations (RMAs).
• Routine system maintenance and upgrading as necessary (database servers and ERP application).
• Database and user application software installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage database and data file backup and security.
• Maintain a Disaster Recovery plan specifically for core databases and the ERP system.
• Stays informed concerning information technology database equipment and practices.
• Performs tasks to support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience managing database systems including SQL Server (recent and current versions), and various database management tools.
• Experience troubleshooting and solving user software issues within an ERP environment.
• Has initiative and able to work effectively with little direction and/or few guidelines.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels within the organization as well as with external customers and suppliers.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiar with software utilized by CGI (Microsoft Office, Visual ERP, Power BI, Crystal Reports, etc.).
• Database reporting experience essential (specifically Power BI, Crystal Reports or similar BI tools).
• A BS Information Technology degree or a BS degree with a concentration of coursework in Information Technology/Systems, Computer Science or similar.
• Not less than three (3) years' experience as a Database Administrator and/or ERP Administrator with increasing responsibilities and progressively more complex duties.
• Relevant database certifications 

Minimum Qualifications: 

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.