Industrial AI Data Scientist – Plant Operations

Fortescue Metals Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking an experienced professional to design, build and deploy AI/analytics workflows for fixed plant operations at our Perth office. You will work with control and process engineers to integrate outputs into plant control systems and operations strategies, aiming to improve operational productivity, energy efficiency and yield.

You will join an AI-native delivery team, champion practical AI use in workflows, and collaborate with SMEs across disciplines to deliver

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in process engineering or metallurgy, data science or applied research.
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, mathematics, metallurgy or related field, or equivalent.
• Practical experience with data science tools and Python.
• Experience with AI-enabled workflows.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams, bridging business and technology.
• Ability to translate complex data into requirements.
• Familiarity with applied statistics and machine learning in industrial processes.

Responsibilities

• Own design, build, deployment and support of AI/analytics workflows across the product development lifecycle.
• Quantify efficiency opportunities using data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with domain SMEs and users to shape technical requirements.
• Work with frontline teams to test and refine models for adoption and impact.
• Maintain backlogs and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Support community development through technical leadership on data science and AI.

Skills

Data analysis

AI/ML awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or MSc in engineering/math/metallurgy or related

Tools

Python

Job description

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking an experienced professional to design, build and deploy AI/analytics workflows for fixed plant operations at our Perth office. You will work with control and process engineers to integrate outputs into plant control systems and operations strategies, aiming to improve operational productivity, energy efficiency and yield.

You will join an AI-native delivery team, champion practical AI use in workflows, and collaborate with SMEs across disciplines to deliver