Associate 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 an Associate Data Scientist . This entry level Associate 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. For full time employees, Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:

• a strong compensation plan
• medical, vision, and dental program
• retirement program
• employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
• employee assistance program

Company Overview

Veracio is a wholly owned subsidiary of Boart Longyear with a principal focus on orebody knowledge and technologies for mining. Veracio leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to accelerate real-time decision making and significantly lower the cost of mineral exploration. 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

EEO Statement:

Veracio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Auto req ID: 15175BR
Job Code: 070008 Technical Specialist 1.08.Professional
Function: GDS
Region (Business Group): NAM
Country: United States Of America
State/Province: Utah
City: Salt Lake City