Dear Sir,

Brunel Energy is a global recruitment group providing highly skilled experts and multi discipline consultants to the oil, gas, petrochemical and associated industries. For further information, please visit our website: <web address removed>

Our principle, a leading oil and gas operator in the State of Qatar, is having immediate requirement for:

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Reports to: Head of IT Operations

(Whilst all applications will be considered preference will be given to candidates from Texas (USA) and Canada)

Location: Doha, Qatar

Start Date: ASAP

Competitive Tax Free Monthly Rate Offered

Good standard Accommodation, transportation and home leave flights are provided.

JOB PURPOSE:

To administer and maintain the databases and related software in order to ensure optimal performance of the database and monitor the resources available for the various database systems to assure reliability, accessibility, and recoverability.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Database Administration

Design logical and physical definitions of the companys Database Management System and document database structures and their interaction with other applications in order to facilitate future upgrades.

Assist in the control and development of all database development procedures and assist in creating, maintaining and improving reports for use throughout the company after analyzing users needs and information availability with respect to database applications and established business rules.

Monitor and fine-tune the performance of databases (including trouble shooting); assist in the daily, weekly and monthly maintenance/back-up of the Databases and ensure reliability/ recoverability of information in the database.

Ensure compatibility between the number of users and the number of granted licenses; and maintain adherence to legal considerations on the same.

IT Operations Procurement Process

Ensure providing input during the procurement of IT Operation resources from a technical aspect whilst adhering to the companys policies to ensure an uninterrupted delivery of quality goods and / or services in a cost effective manner.

Contribute towards the interpretation of the technical aspect during the procurement process with IT Operation service providers through the request for proposal developments or competition invitation documents, as need be, in order to remain abreast with the companys needs.

Provide input during the search, initiation of contact and short listing process of IT Operation service providers from a technical standpoint in order to gain an in-depth understanding of their respective delivery capabilities.

Service Support Management

Abide to the companys problem mandated policies and procedures manual so as to ensure a satisfactory troubleshooting of problems at hand.

Abide to the IT & T Operations change and release management activities so as to guarantee a smooth operation of systems and services.

Service Delivery Management

Ensure the IT & T Operations availability and capacity management in order to remain abreast with the companys business needs and objectives.

Ensure the companys data repositories to ensure high availability, optimisation levels and secure data.

Ensure the continuity management in order to ensure business continuity during abnormal working conditions for databases.

Information Security Management

Ensure a secure operation of the companys databases security (systems) in order to safeguard the companys IT & T business solutions databases.

Implement and assess database access privileges and monitor the list of active users to ensure maximum data security.

Management Reporting

Ensure ongoing reporting (including MIS) to superiors in order to keep them abreast and informed with regard to the database administration process from a performance aspect - status, as requested.

Supervise and ensure a proper conduction of various systems analyses in order to facilitate managements decision making process.

Service Level Agreement Mitigation

Supervise and follow up on the implementation of service levels agreements with various contractors so as to ensure an effective communication and compliance as per the companys requirements.

Policies & Procedures

Abide with the implementation of operational policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of IT Operations activity so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers.

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of section systems, processes and practices taking into account international best practice, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

End user satisfaction.

Ability to meet planned annual objectives.

Adequacy of Database Management.

Management attests ability to communicate with other vertical application owners.

Adequate logical and physical definitions of the companys Database Management System. Individual objectives, training development plans in place for all direct reports within the timescales defined by the corporate performance management process. Frequency of feedback and appraisal meetings.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

Broad Functional and Managerial Guidelines: Jobs are usually at the Division Head Level, where there are no written procedures and where plans are typically made on an annual basis with a monthly or quarterly review of results. Positions in this category usually have some financial and administrative authority.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

At own level in other departments, Section Heads, Department Manager and Executive Management.

External:

Shareholder representatives, external and internal auditor leads, Database software dealers, consultants and software developers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Type of Work Environment Hours Per Day (Average)

AGREEABLE AIR CONDITIONED WORK AREAS

Fully air conditioned office, vehicles, control room, workshop or warehouse. 8

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelors in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

Minimum Experience:

3 5 years in providing IT & T Operations with a working knowledge in database administration preferably in the Oil & Gas Sector but not a must.

Job Specific Skills:

Time Management

IT Applications

Planning and Organising

Business Skills and Understanding

Operations Systems Knowledge

If you would like to apply for this position, please reply by return email with the following essential information to:

Name (as in Passport):

Nationality:

Date of Birth:

Marital Status (Single/Married)/No. of children under 18:

Current monthly Salary after taxes & benefits:

Expected Salary in USD:

Current Work Location and Contact Details:

Earliest Availability:

Highest Education Level: ¹⁾

Have you previously worked in Qatar? If so, between what dates?

Are you able to obtain a NOC (Non-Objection Certificate): ²⁾

Have you been approached by another agency regarding this role?

Have you worked previously with any GCC countries? If yes, was your resident permit cancelled?

Please attach your current CV in WORD format.

1) The Client may require verification of qualifications declared in your CV please ensure you are able to produce certificates of such qualifications

2) An NOC stands for Non Objection Certificate and is a requirement by Qatar immigration when an employee who has previously worked in Qatar (within the last two years) is applying to re-enter the country for work OR who is moving between employers. If you have not previously worked in Qatar OR any previous visit was under a holiday/business visa OR it has been more than two years since you left Qatar an NOC is not required

Bhupesh Patkar <email address removed>

General Office number: <phone number removed>

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