Senior Data Scientist

About the role

Wenco International Mining Systems is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to analyze complex data from mining equipment, machine guidance systems, and fleet management software. Your insights will help optimize operations, improve equipment performance, and enhance fleet management strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a data science strategy aligned with company goals and collaborate with senior leadership on business needs.
• Oversee multiple data science projects from conception to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Analyze large, complex datasets from sensors, equipment logs, and operational data using signal processing techniques.
• Design and deploy scalable models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and remaining useful life estimation.
• Create intuitive visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security while implementing governance policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related field; Ph.D. a plus.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, preferably in mining or heavy industries.
• Eligibility to work in Australia or Canada and availability for up to 10% travel.

Required skills

• Python or R programming.
• Data science libraries: pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Big data technologies: Hadoop, Spark, Snowflake.
• Databases: SQL, NoSQL.
• Data visualization tools: Tableau, Power BI, D3.js.
• Version control: Git.
• Model interpretability techniques such as SHAP values.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is preferred.