Data Scientist

Fortescue is now consistently producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies its business to become an integrated, global green energy and resources company.

Data Scientist

Work Location: Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday - Friday

Key accountabilities will include:

• Create automated processes to load and operate on complex geo-scientific data sets
• Become an expert user of our in-house developed software
• Write python code to extend our in-house developed software
• Participate in the development process of our in-house developed software with product management and development responsibilities
• Support users of our in-house developed software by helping to diagnose issues and providing guidance and training
• Identify opportunities to apply machine learning to various data sets managed by our systems

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelors degree or higher in a scientific discipline  
• Experience with Python programming
• Experience with using Python for data science
• Great communication skills will be essential
• Software development experience will be highly regarded but is not required

Fortescue is a values-based business and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce that is reflective of society and fostering a workplace culture that truly embraces diversity and inclusiveness.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, women, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with differing abilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.