Remote Senior Data Scientist - Mining Analytics

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Annual bonus potential

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join its analytics team, working entirely remotely. You will develop and deploy predictive models for exploration, production forecasting, and equipment maintenance across global mining operations.

Require Master's or PhD, 8+ years of experience in ML and statistics, proficiency in Python or R, and experience with Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, plus cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist with strong ML focus.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data manipulation libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy predictive models for resource exploration, production forecasting, and equipment maintenance.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and optimization opportunities in mining processes.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations managers to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Design and implement A/B tests and experiments to validate model performance and business impact.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

SQL

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science or related field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their dedicated analytics team, working entirely remotely. In this role, you will leverage advanced machine learning and statistical modeling techniques to extract actionable insights from vast datasets generated by their global mining operations. You will be instrumental in driving data-informed decision-making across exploration, production, and operational efficiency. This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated data scientist to make a significant impact on the future of mining from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy sophisticated predictive models for resource exploration, production forecasting, and equipment maintenance.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and optimization opportunities within mining processes.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations managers to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Design and implement A/B tests and experiments to validate model performance and business impact.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong focus on machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and database management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for remote employees.
• Generous home office stipend and flexible working hours.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and attending virtual conferences.
• A collaborative, innovative, and globally distributed team environment.