Database Administrator - Operational Technology

Mueller Water Products - Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Chattanooga, TN

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

In this role, you will be instrumental in building best-in-class manufacturing operational technology practices to support the production of next-generation water infrastructure products. The position focuses on developing and deploying solutions that enhance productivity, asset utilization, and cost reduction across various manufacturing processes, including casting, machining, and assembly. The ideal candidate will collaborate with plant teams to implement advanced manufacturing technologies and IoT products that ensure clean and safe drinking water delivery to communities across North America.

Responsibilities

• Development of site Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and monitoring Databases following standardized structures and global granularity.
• Supports Optimization of Resource Utilization for site databases.
• Maintains and trains MS SQL Standard architecture with site Database Administrators.
• Responsible for maintaining and supporting health metrics for all MES Database.
• Leads Structural Maintenance of Database Indexing, Partitioning, and archival with site Database Administrators.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and coach for technical leaders regarding database structure and new development requirements.
• Trains Generalized Standards for UX for cross-platform unity.
• Leads Development of Large Architecture Systems for plant use cases.
• Supports Maintenance of Databases, APIs, and connected systems such as analysis and reporting systems company-wide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 1-3+ years in manufacturing plant(s) environment.
• 3-5+ years of database administration experience.
• SQL Database Administration Expertise, including structural expertise in query optimization and database resource optimization.
• Experience managing projects across cross-functional teams.
• Business Intelligence software experience (PowerBI, SSRS, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Suite and Data Analytics Platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with central functional support across a multi-plant network.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships with plant teams at all levels.
• Ability to translate strategic direction(s) into actionable and demonstrable results.
• Strong analytical, project management, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with consideration for all qualified applicants.