Data Science Intern

ASARCO • Mesa, AZ

2h

About The Position

The Data Science Intern will support the Advanced Analytics Group on a variety
of projects, including process optimization, operational intelligence, and
strategic data analysis. The intern will gain hands-on experience applying AI/ML
as well as operations research techniques to solve real-world business
challenges in the mining industry across different functions of the company.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of machine learning, statistics, mathematical optimization, or simulation (not all need a strong understanding, familiarity with concepts is also welcomed).
• Programming skills in Python or R and familiarity with common data science libraries (e.g.: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Tidyverse, Tidymodels).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, preferably Power BI.
• Collaborative attitude and ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and comfort working in ambiguous and unstructured problems.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in data science, engineering, operations research, statistics, computer science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Azure knowledge and Spanish knowledge is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in framing the problem to be solved as a business problem and then as an analytical problem that can be solved with advanced analytics techniques (AI/ML, mathematical optimization, or simulation).
• Assist in the extraction and cleaning of the data as well as in the data understanding process with the subject matter experts.
• Assist in building AI/ML, mathematical optimization, or simulation models.
• Assist in building data pipelines and deployment of models on Microsoft Azure.
• Build and design Power BI dashboards to serve model outputs or strategic insights to end users.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations explaining the approach taken for the assigned project and presenting the insights to upper management.
• Support the Advanced Analytics Group in delivery of analyses and presentations that upper management might request.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern