Senior Data Scientist

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

Roster : Monday to Friday – site travel is unlikely but possible.

Fortescue is currently transforming its business using AI to accelerate and automate the mining value chain. We are choosing to be ahead of the curve and on the forefront of new technology opportunities that will change the world.

Fortescue’s Data Science team is dedicated to delivering value and driving innovation through the disciplined application of the scientific method and agile delivery. We collaborate with diverse teams across the business to address real-world challenges and develop solutions that drive value. We are passionate about leveraging deep technical, analytical, statistical, and mathematical capabilities to identify and solve business problems, providing clear and actionable insights that support Fortescue’s strategic goals.

From exploratory opportunity identification and precise problem definition to conducting complex technical analyses and producing explainable, trusted insights, our team plays a crucial role in enabling transformation and innovation across the business. We strive to move beyond technical delivery to create meaningful impact and drive strategic advancements.

Effective team members in the Data and AI Data Science area combine a vision for the future with a focus on value, curiosity, and creativity. They harness the power of data, data science, and AI to fuel innovation, unlock new opportunities, solve complex challenges, streamline processes, and enable strategic advancements that align with Fortescue’s Vision.

The Science skill tree attracts, retains, and grows the careers of individuals who are passionate about creating and implementing advanced data-driven solutions. These team members are key to empowering decision-making and operational efficiency across Fortescue, ensuring all solutions inform and support the company’s broader objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis and AI

• Analyse complex data sets to provide actionable insights and present findings.
• Develop, implement, optimise, monitor, and maintain AI models and solutions.
• Apply principles of AI and data ethics to ensure solutions are ethical, safe, and explainable.

Strategic Planning and Emerging Technologies

Technical Development and Programming

Data Management and Engineering

Requirements Management

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, mathematics , statistics, machine learning, or a related field.

Experience (5+ years) in data science and AI solution system development in the mining, energy, green energy, or heavy industrial operations preferred.

Software Engineering

Modern Work

Follow and exhibit the Fortescue Values.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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