We have partnered with our Tier One Mining & Energy client to find the next Senior Data Scientist to join the team as a key player to develop and deliver AI solutions.

Role Details:
• Location: Perth, CBD
• Hours: 40 hours per week / 8 hour days
• Duration: ASAP Start – Mid December 2025
• Flexible Working - WFH 2 days per week 


Role Overview
The team are looking for an individual with a deep understanding of data and statistical analysis to do deep dives in real world operations data.
The focus would be someone who can:
1) explore and identify opportunities for forecasting in various aspects of operations and create forecasting models.
2) perform deep analysis of the supply chain performance to find opportunities and mechanisms for optimization.

Key responsibilities

• Design, development and implementation of AI systems to drive productivity in our integrated operations across mine, rail and port
• Helping identify, quantify and validate efficiency and productivity opportunities for AI systems using data from a wide range of sources
• Engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape AI system requirements
• Maintaining the backlogs for AI solution & system development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritise their development
• Staying up to date with developments in AI & ML, and incorporating new techniques and technologies into our AI system design

About You

• An advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning or engineering
• Experience (4 years) in data science and AI solution & system development with mining and heavy industrial operations applications preferred
• Strong understanding and practical experience in statistics and machine learning, including causal inference and experimental design
• Strong knowledge of data science tools and technologies, including programming languages such as Python
• Experience in NLP and LLMs is well regarded
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts within a multi-disciplinary product team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts within a multi-disciplinary product teams
• Experience in SQL and platforms such as Snowflake is well regarded

Full working Australian rights will be required. Perth based candidates or candidates planning a relocation to Perth preferred. 
Due to a high level of applications and tight timeframe, shortlisted profiles will be contacted directly.  This role may progress with shortlisting ahead of closing date so make sure your application counts and apply today.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.