data scientist Axis, AL
Job description
SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Data Scientist will be responsible for supporting operations by analyzing large amounts of data, developing predictive models, and presenting actionable insights. The role requires a strong background in data science, data analytics, mathematics, statistics, or computer science, and be able to work independently to solve complex problems.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Analyze large amounts of data and develop predictive models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
- Be able to interact with a multitude of different systems and databases to extract and analyze data
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and develop solutions.
- Continuously monitor and improve the performance of predictive models.
- Stay up-to-date with new developments and techniques in data science.
Required:
- MS in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or closely-related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data science or analytics
- Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis and machine learning.
- Capable of working with large data sets, databases and using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Essential programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
- PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field
- Experience creating predictive modeling within an industrial setting.
- Bonuses
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with 5% employer match
- 10 paid holidays
- Vacation
- Excellent, affordable benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Challenging and interesting work
- Great work culture
SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company.
They shape our culture and characteristics. They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for. Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.
SSAB's values are:
- Driven - Together we create value
- True - Do what is right
- Ahead - Future in mind
