Remote Senior Data Scientist, Mining Analytics

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Fully remote work with global team

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Data Scientist to join a globally distributed team. You will design and deploy predictive models for ore grade, equipment failure, and operational efficiency, leveraging Python/R and cloud tools from anywhere.

You will collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations managers to translate insights into business value, mentor junior colleagues, and stay at the forefront of data science in mining.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science, with a strong focus on developing and deploying machine learning models in an industrial context.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and libraries such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy.
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent understanding of statistical modeling, ML algorithms, and data mining methodologies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage remote projects.
• Experience in Mining or natural resources is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy ML models and algorithms for mining-related applications (e.g., predictive maintenance, resource estimation, operational optimization).
• Clean, transform, and analyze large, complex datasets from various mining sources.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations managers to identify key business questions and data-driven solutions.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes for analytical purposes.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders through visualizations and reports.
• Stay current with latest data science and big data technologies.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's growth.
• Ensure quality, integrity, and scalability of models and solutions.
• Conduct A/B testing and experiments to evaluate impact.
• Contribute to strategic roadmap for data analytics in mining.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Education

MSc or PhD in Computer Science / Statistics / Data Science / Mathematics

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Data Scientist to join a globally distributed team. You will design and deploy predictive models for ore grade, equipment failure, and operational efficiency, leveraging Python/R and cloud tools from anywhere.

You will collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations managers to translate insights into business value, mentor junior colleagues, and stay at the forefront of data science in mining.