Artificial Intelligence Specialist

PE Global (UK); Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Specialist to enhance data-driven solutions within the Oil & Gas sector. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, develop predictive maintenance models, and implement innovative analytics solutions. The company is committed to utilizing emerging technologies to optimize energy efficiency and reduce costs, making a significant impact on the global energy landscape. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects while enjoying a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits. Join a team that values your expertise and passion for technology!

Benefits

Excellent Tax-Free Salary

Full medical coverage for you and family

Repatriation allowance of USD 5k per year per adult

Full use of the excellent facilities in the communities

Accommodation coverage

Educational coverage

Transport coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data analytics within an industrial context, preferably petroleum.
• Proficiency in developing AI/ML based digital twins of industrial processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to drive data-driven improvements and optimizations.
• Implement machine learning models for real-time monitoring and decision-making.

Skills

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Python

Data Visualization

Anomaly Detection

Predictive Maintenance

Optimization Algorithms

Deep Learning

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

Keras

TensorFlow

PyTorch

NumPy

Pandas

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Scikit-Learn

Job description

Role:

PE Global are looking for an Artificial Intelligence Specialist to join a global leading Oil & Gas company based in the Middle-East.

Candidate must be based in Europe and willing to relocate.

Overview

PE Global are seeking expertise for one of the world’s leading energy operators. The company, whilst maintaining and delivering to current energy demands through traditional methods playing a crucial role in global energy supply also places focus on utilizing emerging technology on projects encompassing future energy solutions, energy efficiency, energy alternatives, CO2 storage, carbon capture, hydrogen, downstream diversification, and liquids to chemicals innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and domain experts, to drive data-driven improvements.
• Gather and preprocess data from various industrial sources, such as sensors, DCS systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for process optimization, energy efficiency improvements, and cost reduction.
• Implement anomaly detection algorithms to identify abnormal patterns in industrial processes and equipment.
• Develop predictive maintenance models to identify equipment failures and minimize downtime.
• Bring innovative ideas to apply image, video, and audio analytics to reduce manual efforts like visual inspection/field monitoring of industrial plants.
• Create informative dashboards to communicate insights to operational teams and management.
• Deploy machine learning models into production systems for real-time monitoring and decision-making.
• Maintain documentation for data analysis processes, models, and findings.
• Ensure that data practices adhere to industry regulations and data privacy standards.
• Monitor and evaluate model performance and make necessary adjustments to maintain accuracy and reliability.

Minimum Requirements

• You must hold a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering or Data Science from a premier institute.
• You must have at least 5 years of experience in building data analytics-based products in an industrial context, preferably in petroleum refineries.
• You possess the ability to identify business problems that can be addressed through data analysis and develop data-driven solutions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights and opportunities from data are required.
• Understanding of the Oil & Gas downstream domain to apply data science effectively is essential.
• Experience in developing AI/ML based digital twins of industrial processes/equipment.
• Experience in applying optimization algorithms in line with AI/ML models.
• Expertise in Python for data manipulation, analysis, and modeling, familiar with popular libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Scikit-Learn.
• Proficiency in deep learning tools like Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Caffe.
• Proficiency in developing, evaluating, and selecting the best ML model based on the problem under consideration.
• You must also be able to bring ideas from conceptualization to production.
• Proficiency in visualization tools and packages; and in communicating data science topics to a non-technical audience.
• Basic project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver data science projects on time and within scope are preferred.

Company Description

The client occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world’s largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations-spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as among the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Benefits

• Excellent Tax-Free Salary
• Full medical coverage for you and family
• Repatriation allowance of USD 5k per year per adult
• Full use of the excellent facilities in the communities
• Accommodation, educational, and transport coverage, and much more!