The Database Administrator maintains the integrity of data including the logical, physical design and implementation of databases. In this role, you'll be responsible for database management including the performance and recoverability of databases, application administration, patching and upgrades. This position will work closely with our Application, Operation and Security teams to build out future application roadmaps.

The employee's primary duty must be the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of Helena or Helena's customers. This also includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

What your day may look like

• Develop and maintain both application and database tuning and connectivity standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and security regulations.
• Follows, defines and manages enterprise level policies and procedures that ensure the security, optimization and integrity of Oracle database environments.
• Manages database backup & recovery procedures, disaster recovery preparation and the associated exercises.
• Migrating code, database changes and data through the various stages of development.
• Database patching and upgrade support.
• Diagnoses/anticipates and resolves database performance, capacity and replication issues.
• Participates in client/project meeting(s) for needs assessment and design review.
• Manages database backup & recovery procedures, disaster recovery preparation and the associated exercises.
• Collaborates with SAN, server, applications and operational staff in support of database objectives.
• Manage Concurrent Programs, Request Sets, Request Groups, Workflows, and troubleshoot Workflow Mailer/Notification issues, and take care of user access.
• Use monitoring tools to proactively monitor systems and respond to various system generated alerts.
• Administer and maintain Single Sign- On for Oracle Applications.
• Utilize Applications DBA utilities to support/maintain the multi-node environment to tune and improve database performance.
• Administer and maintain the Oracle Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Oracle WebLogic Server to support Oracle EBS system connectivity with integrated systems.
• Analyze Patches and build execution steps.
• Perform Oracle EBS Applications database administration (DBA) tasks including patching (adop cycle and opatch), cloning, creating backup/recovery strategies, upgrading, performance tuning.
• Setup DR environment and supporting periodic DR drills.
• Perform code and patch migration to non-prod and production environment using the

deployed tool or manually by adhering to the set change control policies and procedures.

• Establish, contribute and adhere to all key departmental operating procedures around governance, project management, software lifecycle management, change management and provide oversight on key delivery of application topology solutions and enhancements as needed.
• Work closely with Oracle Support and partners.
• Perform other Oracle EBS DBA related activities.

Education and experience needed for this position

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or related field is required.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle EBS Applications DBA combined with Oracle Applications system administrator, Oracle WebLogic Administrator and related technologies to maintain, upgrade, and support a multi-node Oracle EBS database 12c/19c and Oracle ERP Application R12.2.
• Hands-on experience with scripting on Unix and Linux environments using Shell, Perl, SQL, PL/SQL.
• Knowledge in AIX v7.1/v7.2, Linux, IBM P series hardware, Storage Area Network, Rubrik maintenance is required.
• Experience in application monitoring using Grid Control and other tools is required.
• Experience in cloud migration is preferred.

Other skills that will help you succeed

• Strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Oracle EBS technical tools like Oracle Application Framework, BI/XML Reports, Java, JVM, JSP, Oracle Forms/Reports, Interfaces, Workflow etc.
• Technical and functional knowledge of the Oracle E-Business Suite.
• Web services (REST or SOAP) Development.
• Architecture (Cloud, Web Services, SOA).
• Self-starter and able to deliver results on a proactive and independent basis.
• Ability to work independently with limited general supervision.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Partners with both business and technical team members.

Your work environment and the physical aspects of the job

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Who we are

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is one of the nation's foremost agronomy solutions providers. We rank near the top nationally in volume and sales for crop production products, fertilizer, custom application, seed and precision agriculture, turf management, industrial weed control, forestry, aquatics and more. As a solutions provider, we help our customers make critical decisions about soil variability, nutrient and water availability, seed selection and pest management. We take pride in working with our growers beyond the sale, helping them in every aspect of their business.

Helena operates under several main business groups -- Helena Products Group, AGRIntelligence, Helena Industries, LLC and Diversified Applications, Inc.

Helena is a special place to be

At Helena, we are family. Our employees take care of each other and support each other at work and in their personal life. Our family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment that allows our employees to be high-performers because they feel comfort and compassion from their leader and team. Our family-like culture is centered on our successful business model -"People...Products...Knowledge." "People" being the first for good reason. When our employees are treated right and feel cared for, our customers thrive and our business grows.

Helena's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Helena, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all our employees feel safe, valued and have the opportunity to succeed. We embrace different backgrounds and human experiences because our customers are also diverse. When we all show deep appreciation for each other and our customers it builds trust that strengthens Helena and keeps us competitive.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job responsibilities.

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Helena is an equal opportunity employer.