Remote Mining Data Scientist: Predictive Analytics & AI

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Mining Data Scientist to drive innovation in global mining operations. The role focuses on leveraging big data to optimize exploration, extraction, and processing efficiencies, developing predictive models and extracting actionable insights for strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data science, strong Python or R skills, SQL, and cloud/MLOps experience, with excellent communication in a collaborative virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Significant data science experience in mining or natural resources preferred.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data visualization libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ML models for resource estimation and process optimization.
• Analyze large datasets from geological surveys and sensors.
• Design A/B tests and run statistical analyses.
• Create dashboards and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers and operations managers.
• Stay current with data science advances in mining

Skills

5+ years data science

Python or R

Data visualization

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

AWS/Azure/GCP

MLOps

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Mining Data Scientist to drive innovation in global mining operations. The role focuses on leveraging big data to optimize exploration, extraction, and processing efficiencies, developing predictive models and extracting actionable insights for strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data science, strong Python or R skills, SQL, and cloud/MLOps experience, with excellent communication in a collaborative virtual environment.