Senior Data Analyst - Remote Mining Operations

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance (global)

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Access to analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Analyst for a remote role supporting mining operations worldwide. You will build and maintain data models, create insightful reports and dashboards, and provide analytical support to operations, exploration, and finance teams.

You should have 5+ years in data analysis or BI, strong SQL and Python or R skills, and expertise in Tableau or Power BI. This remote-first position offers flexibility and global collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a similar role, preferably in mining/resources.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages like Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning concepts, and data warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform large datasets from mining operations.
• Develop and maintain complex reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Perform statistical analysis and build predictive models to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand data needs and deliver insights.
• Automate data processes and reporting to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Document data processes, methodologies, and findings clearly and concisely.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst to join their innovative mining operations team, operating fully remotely. This role is crucial for extracting actionable insights from vast datasets generated by our diverse mining activities globally. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining data models, creating insightful reports and dashboards, and providing analytical support to various departments, including operations, exploration, and finance. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional to leverage cutting-edge tools and techniques in a remote-first environment, contributing to data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform large datasets from various sources within the mining operations.
• Develop and maintain complex reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Perform statistical analysis and build predictive models to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments to understand their data needs and deliver relevant insights.
• Automate data processes and reporting where possible to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Document data processes, methodologies, and findings clearly and concisely.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a similar role, preferably within the mining or resources sector .
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with programming languages like Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning concepts, and data warehousing.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications.
• Access to the latest data analytics tools and technologies.