Database Administrator

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Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Database Administrator to join our Assets team in Falkirk or Glasgow. At Scottish Canals, the Asset Management Strategy’s success depends on a robust strategy, plan, and relevant procedures. Scottish Canals utilise the database system known as AMX (Asset Management Expert) to manage all our assets. You will support the Asset Team in the management, development and maintenance of this database, and be the primary point of contact for all staff within Scottish Canals who utilise AMX as part of their role. You will ensure the continued management and updating of the database to provide an accurate assessment of the overall assets condition, management and maintenance. You will also ensure Scottish Canals are fully compliant in all aspects of our duties and responsibilities; and ensure the continued smooth operation and management of our assets through the management of the AMX Database and its alignment with the Asset Management Strategy and Plan. The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £30,069 (Band C). Working hours 35 hours per week, Monday Friday.

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role :

• You will maintain, manage and upgrade the AMX database to ensure it is an accurate record of the number and condition of all our assets,
• You will support the Water Inspection Operatives (WIO’s) in delivering their daily tasks.
• You will review all inputs/updates to the database and diagnose and solve any inaccuracies quickly, be it user error, incorrect recording of data or incorrect reporting of an asset condition, to ensure smooth operation and maximise its use as a management tool for all Scottish Canals recorded assets.
• You will be able to communicate and liaise with colleagues from the wider organisation, be able to follow up on queries, and provide required information timeously, while ensuring the database and software is up to date, relevant and fit for purpose.
• You will assist the Asset Technical Manager and Senior Asset Engineer in managing the day to day inspection work packages and ensure all the Water Inspection Operatives have the correct information to discharge their duties. You will review the returned information and ensure appropriate allocation of tasks created from that information.
• You will assist the Assets Technical Manager in the development and management of all relevant inspections required on all assets to ensure Scottish canals remain legally compliant in our role as an Asset Manager.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of role requirements, and you will from time to time be required to carry out other roles within the context of the Asset Teams remit.

Qualifications and knowledge required:

• HNC/HND in IT based discipline

Skills and experience required:

• Proficient in use of MS Office packages
• Experienced in database management, preferably in a construction/engineering environment
• High level problem solving skills
• Analytical & Critical Thinking skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical information and concepts to a non-technical audience
• Full knowledge and experience in IT standards and practice including GDPR

Qualities & abilities required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter and self-motivator
• Willing and able to travel across the canal network

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.