Process Control Data Scientist

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Our vision is to be miner of choice for our people, shareholders, host communities, partners and suppliers. With a commitment to our people, safety and sustainability, embracing technology and innovation, we are securing our future success together. We build and maintain close relationships with our local communities, ensuring our work creates a positive social impact.

Operations near and far

Our Cadia site is located in Central West New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional town of Orange and three hours’ drive from Sydney. Employees reside in the varied accommodation options in Orange, with the surrounding winery and national park areas to enjoy. Have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector, excellent educational and sporting facilities, shopping, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who are we looking for

We are seeking an accomplished Data Scientist to drive operational efficiencies at Cadia through application of data science skills in gathering, filtering, processing and modelling of both structured and unstructured site data to provide insights into process instability, variability and optimisation opportunities across the process control value chain.

Reporting to the Senior Process Engineer, you will apply machine learning, advanced mathematical and model programming skill sets to handle the process control analytical workload whilst also supporting exploratory data analytics. This multifaceted role will see you support a diverse range stakeholder such as the Metallurgical, SAOC, Ore Processing, Surface Movement, Engineering, Fixed Plant Maintenance, Mining and Fleet teams.

Other key deliverables include:

• Build analytical models focused on diagnostic, descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analysis of process control value chain insights and problem statements
• Engage, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders, teammates, contractors and vendors
• Build and maintain the site standards for analytical model development and deployment
• Seek continuous improvement through pro-active analysis of process control performance and identification of production uplift projects
• Continuously upskilling knowledge of the latest data analysis techniques and technologies

As the ideal candidate, you will be solution-oriented and will go beyond identifying and analysing problems. Through previous experience in a similar role, you will have mastered the ability to acquire and present data from primary or secondary data sources, analyse results using mathematical techniques, and finally identify patterns and trends in data sets.

In addition, you will also have:

• Bachelor/Masters in Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent
• Competency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SQL and PowerBI
• Programming proficiency in Python, R and / or other languages
• Experience with Azure Digital Suite
• Experience and training in machine learning practices
• Excellent relationship building capabilities, combined with strong communication and presentation skills tailored to the needs of the individual or group
• Ability to develop and maintain standards for the sites data science environment
• Experience in programming languages and platforms for the development of diagnostic, descriptive, predictive and prescriptive models

Please note: This is a Fixed-Term opportunity until September 2023, based in Orange, NSW and/or for the right candidate options for working from a home office with periodic site visits, on a 5/2 roster (Mon – Fri). Willingness and ability to travel on a periodic basis to regional cities and/or mine sites is essential.

Our commitment to you

Keeping our people safe and healthy is our most important asset. Our commitment to safety, health and well-being is supported by systems and standards that embed our safety culture.

Newcrest is also committed to building a diverse workforce. Our strategic focus is on gender diversity and diversity to reflect the communities in which we operate. Creating an inclusive culture will enable us to leverage the richness of cultures across our workforce and the capability of our diverse employees to get better business outcomes.

Cadia Valley Operations is now a smoke free work environment, since 1 January 2020.

If you are seeking a new career challenge, where you can transfer your existing skills, into a innovative and high performing environment, we’d love to hear from you!

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for these opportunities.