Data Scientist

Job Description
Bigger vision. Smarter data. Smaller footprint. Welcome to a new era of mining intelligence.
At Veracio, we're unlocking the value and utility of scarce resources, and it all starts with the orebody. Whether that's unlocking hard-to-find minerals that are critical for a sustainable future. Or liberating time through the automation workflows from exploration through to production geoscience. Or the workforce, with cloud connected systems keeping the world's brightest minds at your fingertips. It's through a fusion of science and technology that we're helping miners leverage their orebody knowledge to realise more opportunities while mitigating the social and environmental impact of their decisions.
An opportunity is available to join this rapidly growing business as a Data Scientist. The Data Scientist will create and maintain code with a view to streamlining and automating processes. We are looking for someone with strong problem solving and coding skills, familiar with the scientific process and infinitely inquisitive and curious.
Key Competencies:

• Ability to code in R and Python along with a proven track record of good coding practice.
• Understanding of math/physics/geology/chemistry desirable but not essential.
• A background in Statistics and data science preferred.
• Fix bugs and addressing issues in legacy code.
• Good time estimation and time management skills
• Documenting existing architecture and features in legacy code.
• Ability to problem solve and be a self-starter. This role requires some self-guidance with very little oversight.
• High levels of curiosity.
• Team player

A few other things we're looking for:

• Software architecture design.
• Data QA/QC.
• Testing QA/QC.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science/maths/physics/geology/chemistry.
• Background or exposure to geology and geospatial principles is helpful.

Veracio is a wholly owned subsidiary of Boart Longyear with a principal focus on orebody knowledge and technologies for mining. Bringing together over 100 years of heritage in mining equipment, tooling and services with a passion for cutting-edge science and technology. A passion that's purpose-built to challenge the status-quo and encourage miners all over the world to think with a bigger vision, work with smarter data and strive to achieve a smaller footprint.
Join our team, hit apply now!
Job Code
070008 Technical Specialist 1.08.Professional
Function
GDS
Region (Business Group)
APAC