Data Science Engineer (Shreveport, LA)

Pratt Industries•Atlanta, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position leads the data science initiative in all areas of BRR Plus’s responsibilities, including Pratt Industries and Visy, providing professional knowledge and expertise in the areas of large data analytics in support of operational improvements across all facets as designated by the Group Data Science Manager. The position will be expected to build data/machine learning products to extract valuable business insights.

Requirements

Experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst preferred
Understanding of machine-learning and operations research preferred or demonstrated ability and desire to learn ML/AI methods to develop the desired outcome
Knowledge of DCS systems, Data Historians, and Data Analytics software such as: dataParc, Seeq, Python
Analytical mind and business acumen
Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra)
Problem-solving aptitude
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4-year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) REQUIRED
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes
Ability to write business reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, employees and outside officials to the company
Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
Ability to apply concepts of algebra and statistics along with basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to gather information and perform detailed analysis and problem solving
Ability to create reports for review by upper management: Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Seeq, and ML/AI software as required to perform the responsibilities of this position

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper, or other engineering disciplines related to field

Responsibilities

Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes
Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data
Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
Leverage programming skills to develop automated systems that help improve business operations
Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
Present information using data visualization techniques
Collaborate with engineering and production teams
Assist all Pratt/Visy locations (via remote login, video conferencing, or onsite support), provide direction, training, and development support, roll out pre-developed tools, expedite installation of insightful data products
Travel as required to support development of other Pratt/Visy locations