Database Administrator

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development and sustainment of the SQL environment, ensuring its operational readiness (security, health, and performance), executing data loads and migration, and performing data modeling in support of multiple development teams. Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively.

• Monitor performance of database systems resources and query throughput
• Creating and maintaining database standards and policies
• Supporting database design, creation, and testing activities
• Performing database housekeeping, such as tuning, indexing, etc.
• Knowledge of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) concepts, T-SQL, MS SQL Server, MS SSRS, and PowerBI
• Ensure data requirements are clearly defined and consistent with solution objectives.
• Monitoring usage, transaction volumes, response times, concurrency levels, etc.
• Audit and ensure the SQL environment is secured according to industry secure best practices.
• Asist in testing back-up and recovery plans based on business continuity plan.
• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies.
• Must be self-motivated, innovative, detail oriented and willing to fit in with a very tightknit team of professionals.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
• Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Adhere to project timelines and deliverable, effective communication of changes or disruptions to the schedule with a focus on expectation alignment.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CB policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Knowledge of Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native and 3rd party monitoring, and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of backups, restores, and recovery models.
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
• Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexible, team player, "get-it-done" personality.
• Ability to organize and plan work independently.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams.
• MCTS, MCITP, MSCA, MCSE and/or MVP certifications a plus.
• Experience with NIST 800-171, CIS Security Controls, PCI and HIPPA a plus
• Ability to write and read English

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years MS SQL Server Administration experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is primarily sedentary, although there may be some walking, standing, bending and carrying of items such as paper or books weighing less than 10 pounds.
• If in manufacturing areas, may be exposed to noise, smells, heat or dust and will require safety glasses and/or protective wear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.