Specialist Geoscience Data
Core
Own, administer, and develop the PLS geoscience database while building a data science capability to turn drill hole, assay, and geo-metallurgical data into better decisions for the Pilgangoora Operation and Colina Project.
Role type
Senior Geoscience Data Specialist (Data Science & Database Management)
Builds
Geoscience database structures, automated ingestion pipelines, and ML/AI applications for mineral resource estimation and exploration targeting.
Domain
Mining / Battery Minerals / Geoscience
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Geoscience database administration, SQL (SQL Server), Python programming, Machine Learning/AI application, QAQC processes, Drill hole data management, JORC Code reporting
Preferred skills
Snowflake, Git, dbt
Responsibilities
Act as custodian of the Datashed geoscience database and its SQL Server back end; Manage loading, validation and approval of collar, survey, geology, sampling, assay, geo-metallurgical and geotechnical data; Run quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) processes; Work with the PLS Technology team to maintain and improve replication of geoscience data to Snowflake; Develop tools, dashboards and ML and AI applications that turn data into insight; Provide data analysis to support Mineral Resource estimation, reconciliation and exploration targeting; Train and mentor geologists in data standards, database use and Python.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC