Senior Specialist, Data Science & Analytics II

SupportFinity™; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Maaden is seeking a Senior Specialist in Data Science and AI to support the Principal Engineer in driving AI/ML use cases and in-house AI applications. You will contribute to developing innovative data science solutions across Sustainability, Safety & Innovation and a Technology and Innovation function.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate opportunities, develop dashboards, and stay ahead of industry trends while ensuring robust testing and validation of new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, IT Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science and AI-ML technologies, with a focus on innovation and efficiency in the extractive industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Engineer to identify and evaluate AI-ML use cases for enhancing process efficiency and reducing reliance on conventional technologies.
• Assist in developing and implementing novel data science and AI applications, including AI-advisory modelling, ML algorithms, and AI-based ESG and safety dashboards.
• Conduct technical research to explore potential AI-ML applications and stay updated with emerging trends and advancements in the field.
• Contribute to the development of testing and validation protocols to ensure successful implementation of new technologies.
• Collaborate with the Principal Engineer to establish best practices, standards, policies, and procedures for the adoption of novel AI and data science applications.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and advancements in data science and artificial intelligence, and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Problem solving

Fast learner

Learning agility

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, IT Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Senior Specialist, Data Science & Analytics II

Maaden | Posted Mar 11

Full-time

Negotiable

Unknown

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Reporting to

Director, Technology CoE

Business Unit/Function

Sustainability, Safety & Innovation

Department

Technology and Innovation

Grade

M10

Job Family

Technology and Innovation

Sub Family

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Position Type

Regular

Job Purpose

Role is to support the Principal Engineer in driving the implementation of technology use cases, vendor discussions, and in-house AI-ML applications on internal use cases. You will utilize your expertise in data science and artificial intelligence to contribute to the development and deployment of innovative solutions across the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Engineer to identify and evaluate AI-ML use cases for enhancing process efficiency and reducing reliance on conventional technologies.
• Assist in developing and implementing novel data science and AI applications, including AI-advisory modelling, ML algorithms, and AI-based ESG and safety dashboards.
• Conduct technical research to explore potential AI-ML applications and stay updated with emerging trends and advancements in the field.
• Contribute to the development of testing and validation protocols to ensure successful implementation of new technologies.
• Collaborate with the Principal Engineer to establish best practices, standards, policies, and procedures for the adoption of novel AI and data science applications.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and advancements in data science and artificial intelligence, and share knowledge with the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, IT Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of experience in data science and AI-ML technologies, with a focus on driving innovation and efficiency improvements in the extractive industry.

Ma’aden High-Performance Competencies

• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Care
• Ownership
• Accountability
• Communication
• Continuous improvement
• Achievement Drive
• Decisiveness and judgement
• Impact and influence
• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Visioning

Skills

• Problem solving capability.
• Fast learner, adaptable to change to work in an agile environment.
• Demonstrated skills in mastering new knowledge and its applications.
• Demonstrated ability to see underlying concepts and patterns in complex situations and their application to business decisions.
• Work well in a cross-functional, strongly matrixed environment.

Critical Thinking Capabilities, Analytical Skills, Action Orientation

• Excellent prioritization skills