Remote Senior Data Scientist - Mining Analytics

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Scientist to join their innovative analytics team, operating fully remotely. This role is crucial for leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and operational improvements within their mining operations worldwide. You will develop advanced analytical models, provide actionable insights from complex datasets, and help shape the future of data-driven mining. This position offers the unique opportunity to work from anywhere, collaborating with a global team of experts and applying cutting-edge data science techniques to solve challenging problems in the mining industry, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and resource estimation.
• Analyze large, complex datasets from various sources (e.g., sensors, geological surveys, production logs).
• Extract meaningful insights and develop data visualizations to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with domain experts across geology, engineering, and operations to identify key business challenges and opportunities.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's best practices in data science and MLOps.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and their applications in the mining sector.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data science, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and SQL.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Fully remote working environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, global mining analytics projects.