PacifiCorp · 1 day ago
Sr Data Scientist, Salt Lake City, UT #113905
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. The senior data scientist applies advanced statistical data modeling techniques to large data sets to create actionable business insights and supports complex business decision making through the development and deployment of algorithms.
ElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Serves as a primary contributor to asset management center of excellence and BHE data and analytics initiatives and projects in an analytics model and software development role by defining and clarifying technical project scope, developing technical approach and architecture and performing root cause analysis in support of addressing and correcting data-related issues
Extracts, transforms and loads all source system data needed for each model implemented within the asset performance management mining software. Builds asset performance mining data models and monitors and optimizes the performance of all data queries to ensure ideal response times
Communicates priorities, requirements and operational impacts and aligns with manager expectations with affiliate stakeholders in projects and department activities
Documents technical and data requirements gathering and extract, transform, load (ETL) working with IT teams to identify source system tables and fields that need to be brought into the data mining and other software; collaborates with relevant business experts to validate data and system deliverables
Develops data science model, code, ETL and software engineering deliverables in an Agile development activity cycle and performs system analysis, develops use cases, and identifies necessary model/system changes within code based upon specific requirements for the business
Collaborates with vendor(s) on technology and software considerations, advises on adoption and timing of software patches and upgrades, identifies and communicates risks associated with operations with an emphasis on appropriate internal control considerations, supports investigation and remediation of operational issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, software engineering or a related technical field
A minimum of five years of related work experience, primarily in a data science, modeling and administration role. Experience with data analytics and/or data mining technologies is essential
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with any one of the following is required: Python, R, VenSim, Extend, Arena, Celonis, SSAS, SPSS, MATLAB, SAS/STAT or other advanced operations modeling software related to data science, business intelligence and analytics. Capabilities in more than one area are a plus
Demonstrated experience in creating, processing, and analyzing geospatial data using both vector and raster formats, including proficiency with GIS tools and spatial data libraries (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, GeoPandas)
Familiarity with weather-related applications, including the integration and analysis of meteorological data (e.g., precipitation, temperature, wind patterns) for forecasting, modeling, or environmental monitoring purposes
Experience participating in transformation projects and managing a variety of organizational stakeholders and goals. Strong project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to appropriately monitor and manage solutions and data throughout business
Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, contributing to shared goals through clear communication, knowledge sharing, and proactive problem-solving
Demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications. Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, M365, One Drive, etc.)
Experience in process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, or other formalized improvement methodologies) is a plus
Experience with asset performance or reliability improvement methods is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders at various levels throughout the organization. Strong leadership skills, effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Masters in data science or related technical field preferred
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp is an electric power company in the northwestern United States. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Darin Carroll
Chief Executive Officer
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