Remote Data Analyst: Geology & Remote Sensing for Mining

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology allowance

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze geological, geophysical, and remote sensing data from anywhere. You will develop workflows, analyze spatial data, and create visualizations to guide mineral exploration decisions, collaborating with geologists remotely.

The role requires 5+ years in data analysis within mining or similar fields, strong Python/R skills, and proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Data Science or GIS.
• Minimum of 5 years of data analysis experience, preferably in mineral exploration or mining.
• Proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing tools.
• Strong data manipulation and analysis using Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R.
• Experience with geological databases and data management systems.
• Excellent data visualization skills with charting libraries.
• Ability to work independently on multiple remote projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate geological, geophysical, and remote sensing data.
• Develop data processing workflows using specialized software and scripting.
• Analyze spatial data with GIS layers and satellite imagery to identify targets.
• Perform statistical analysis to assess trends and anomalies.
• Create maps, charts, and visualizations to communicate findings.
• Collaborate remotely with geologists to integrate data analysis into exploration.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure data management best practices.
• Stay updated on new data analysis, GIS, and remote sensing methods.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology, Geophysics, Data Science, GIS, or related quantitative field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python (Pandas, NumPy)

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze geological, geophysical, and remote sensing data from anywhere. You will develop workflows, analyze spatial data, and create visualizations to guide mineral exploration decisions, collaborating with geologists remotely.

The role requires 5+ years in data analysis within mining or similar fields, strong Python/R skills, and proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS.