Remote Senior Data Scientist — Mining Analytics & ML

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 1.982.000 - 2.973.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work potential

Competitive salary and bonus

Healthcare coverage

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is partnering with a global mining technology leader to recruit a Senior Data Scientist for a fully remote role. You will design and deploy advanced ML models for mineralogical data, analyze large datasets from XRF, XRD, SEM, and hyperspectral imaging, and collaborate with geologists and process engineers to deliver actionable insights.

Ideal candidates possess 7+ years in data science, strong Python/R skills, and experience with cloud platforms and big data technologies.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, CS, Geoscience, Metallurgy, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Data Scientist with a proven ML deployment track record.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries: scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of mineralogy/geology or extractive metallurgy desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote team environment.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced ML models for mineralogical data analysis.
• Process and analyze large datasets from XRF, XRD, SEM and hyperspectral imaging.
• Develop predictive models for ore grade estimation and process optimization.
• Collaborate with geologists, metallurgists, and process engineers to define data needs.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines and analytical workflows.
• Visualize and communicate data findings through dashboards and reports.
• Stay current with advances in data science for mining analytics.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team growth.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data for mineralogy and processing challenges.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security in analytics.

Kenntnisse

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Data visualization

Technical communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree or PhD in quantitative field

Geoscience/Metallurgy background

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Big data tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is partnering with a global mining technology leader to recruit a Senior Data Scientist for a fully remote role. You will design and deploy advanced ML models for mineralogical data, analyze large datasets from XRF, XRD, SEM, and hyperspectral imaging, and collaborate with geologists and process engineers to deliver actionable insights.

Ideal candidates possess 7+ years in data science, strong Python/R skills, and experience with cloud platforms and big data technologies.