Lead Predictive Analytics Scientist - Grid Reliability

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop advanced data science models that identify potential failures and enhance grid reliability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, technologists, and subject matter experts to deploy AI/ML solutions in a hybrid work setting.

The role reports to the Senior Manager of Reliability Analytics and involves leading model development, implementing scalable Python-based workflows, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics or Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Statistics, or equivalent field.
• Experience in Data Science, 6 years or no experience, if possess Doctoral Degree or higher in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics or Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Statistics, or equivalent field.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of state-of-the-art methodologies to detect potential system failures and improve the reliability of the electric transmission and distribution grid.
• Applies data science/ machine learning /artificial intelligence methods to develop defensible and reproducible models,
• Serves as the technical lead for the development of predictive/reliability analytics models.
• Develops python codes for data processing and data science model developments (e.g., ML/AI models, advanced statistical models)
• Documents datasets, modeling processes, and result to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and defensibility.
• Contribute to the development of data science strategies aligned with system performance, reliability, and resiliency team goals.
• Communicate technical concepts and model results to internal/external stakeholders.
• Assesses business implications associated with modeling assumptions, inputs, methodologies, technical implementation, analytic procedures and processes, and advanced data analysis.
• Works with sponsor departments and company subject matter experts to understand application and potential of data science solutions that create value.
• Act as peer reviewer of complex models

Skills

Statistics

Machine Learning

Python

Data Science

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics or Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Statistics, or equivalent field

Doctorate degree with 5+ years or Master’s degree with 8+ years in related fields

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop advanced data science models that identify potential failures and enhance grid reliability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, technologists, and subject matter experts to deploy AI/ML solutions in a hybrid work setting.

The role reports to the Senior Manager of Reliability Analytics and involves leading model development, implementing scalable Python-based workflows, and