Data Scientist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Data Scientist will work under the Lead Data Scientist of Advanced Analytics Group on a variety of projects, including process optimization, operational intelligence, and strategic data analysis. They will be responsible for owning and driving the end-to-end data science lifecycle for their assigned initiatives. Applying Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) as well as operations research techniques to solve real-world business challenges in the mining industry across different functions of the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Frame the problem to be solved as a business problem and then as an analytical problem that can be solved with advanced analytics techniques (AI/ML, mathematical optimization, or simulation).

Perform data extraction and cleaning as well as working with subject matter experts in developing an understating of the data from a business perspective.

Build AI/ML, mathematical optimization, or simulation models.

Build data pipelines and deploy models on Microsoft Azure.

Build and design Power BI dashboards to serve model outputs or strategic insights to end users.

Prepare PowerPoint presentations explaining the approach taken for the assigned project and presenting the insights to upper management.

Provide support to upper management on ad-hoc analyses and presentations.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong understanding and experience applying in machine learning, statistics, mathematical optimization, or simulation to solve complex business problems (experience in all fields is not needed but familiarity with concepts is welcomed).

Programming skills in Python or R and familiarity with common data science libraries (e.g.: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Tidyverse, Tidymodels).

Experience with data visualization tools, preferably Power BI.

Experience with cloud computing, preferably Microsoft Azure.

Understanding of MLOps, model deployment, and model monitoring.

Collaborative attitude and ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

Excellent problem-solving skills and comfort working in ambiguous and unstructured problems.

Spoken language of Spanish or English, both are preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in data science, engineering, operations research, statistics, computer science, or a related field.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.