Specialist Rail Data Analytics
Australia
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
The Rail Data and Systems team is a group of analysts and engineers that apply our knowledge to support our operational teams, drive innovation and understand the behaviours of our railway. Working within the Rail Network Capacity team, we leverage our key subject matter experts in rail systems and our extensive analytical experience to drive improvements.
Reporting to the Rail Data & System Superintendent, you will be responsible for acting as a bridge between the real world of operations and the analytic domain. The work is varied and has a singular focus; make it easier for our stakeholders to use the data we have available to us.
This role will see you apply your analytical skills to support a wide array of practical initiatives across the railway. You will work closely with multiple departments including Rail Operations, Rail Maintenance, Rail Engineering, Integrated Operations, Projects, Planning Technical and Technology.
Location
The role will be based in Perth with site travel required
Key responsibilities:
- Focussing on internal customer requirements, deliver comprehensive business solutions by combining a data driven approach with WAIO rails strategic intent
- Performing data analysis and visualising insights focussing on how rail can improve its performance.
- Developing and implementing advanced analytics models, including machine learning, GenAI, simulation, optimisation, and other data-driven solutions.
- Bringing an innovative approach towards the exploration of very large and complex data set and distilling the results into a clear story that can be interpreted simply
- Supports technical rail studies and investigations
- Focusses on building strong stakeholder relationships
- Builds and develops rail domain knowledge
About You
Having a strong technical background (Data science, Mathematics, Actuarial science, Engineering) you have a passion for applying your analytical skills in a practical environment. You will have an uncanny ability to listen to your customers and provide them with the information they need in a format that makes sense. You can work across multiple levels of an organisation
Your relevant rail industry experience coupled with analytical, problem-solving skills and financial acumen will ensure success in this role.
You will have following skills and experience:
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A degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Actuarial Science or related disciplines is highly regarded
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Demonstrated experience in Rail, Mining or heavy industry is preferred but not a requirement
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Demonstrated proficiency in the use of analytic software such as SQL, Python, R, PowerBi, Streamlit, Snowflake and AWS; and analytic techniques such as mathematical modelling and machine learning are highly regarded
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Demonstrated ability to communicate and affect data driven changes is preferred
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Demonstrable experience in data analysis and gathering of insights for project recommendations
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Consulting experience is preferred
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Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels within a business is highly regarded
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Qualifications in formal problem solving techniques such as 6Sigma, RCA, Global8D or Lean Manufacturing is preferred
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
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