Principal Data Scientist

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Une grande entreprise de l'industrie minière cherche à recruter un Principal Data Scientist. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en intelligence artificielle, avec des compétences en Python, R et SQL, ainsi qu'une compréhension des outils de visualisation de données. Ce poste consiste à concevoir et développer des modèles analytiques tout en encadrant une équipe de Data Scientists et en communiquant la valeur data aux partenaires commerciaux.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a data science role, with domain expertise in Metal & Mining or Energy industries.
• Strong skills in applied mathematics, statistics, and scientific practices.
• Experience with large data sets and distributed computing.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytic projects and integrate solutions with data engineers and developers.
• Develop data science capabilities and promote continuous learning.
• Communicate analytics approach and objectives effectively to business partners.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

Applied mathematics

Statistics

Deep learning

NLP

Communication

Time management

Education

MS or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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The Principal Data Scientist applies strong expertise in artificial intelligence through use of machine learning, data mining, and information retrieval to design, prototype, and build next-generation advanced analytics engines and services. The role involves collaborating with business partners to define technical problems, developing analytical models, and integrating them into data products. The Principal Data Scientist is also responsible for establishing DS standards, tools, and nurturing the Data Science community within EGA.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Communicate analytics approach and objectives effectively to business partners
• Advocate data-driven decision making and educate on its value
• Lead analytic projects and integrate solutions with data engineers and developers
• Develop data science capabilities and promote continuous learning
• Create scalable, interpretable models for data products
• Ensure high-quality data science standards and tools are used
• Engineer features using business insights to combine data sources
• Share passion for Data Science and develop long-term processes and standards
• Collaborate and mentor a team of Data Scientists
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary data science projects
• Communicate strategic value of data science to senior stakeholders
• Engage with external sources through conferences and community activities

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING :

• Operate within broad policies and standards, establishing plans and priorities
• Make decisions impacting other areas with appropriate approvals

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS :

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL

Experience and Domain Knowledge

• 10+ years in a data science role, with domain expertise in Metal & Mining or Energy industries
• Strong skills in applied mathematics, statistics, and scientific practices
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Knowledge of programming languages and data science domains such as AI, deep learning, NLP, etc.
• Experience working with data engineers and handling large data sets
• Understanding of distributed computing or NoSQL technologies is a plus

Agile / Digital Experience

• Experience with large data sets, distributed computing tools, and model deployment

Individual Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive with strong time management skills
• Ability to learn quickly and solve complex problems

Mindset & Behaviors

• Curiosity, humility, organizational skills, and coaching ability

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Information Technology

Industries:

Mining

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