Data Science Expert
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Emirates Nuclear Energy is seeking a Data Science Expert to lead and develop high-performing teams delivering advanced analytics, AI, and predictive modeling solutions for nuclear operations.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Drive the data science and analytics strategy for nuclear operations, ensuring alignment with ENEC’s safety, reliability, and business objectives
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of advanced models for reactor performance, fuel cycle optimization, outage prediction, and anomaly detection
- Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams of data scientists and engineers
- Collaborate with plant, fuel, engineering, and regulatory teams to embed analytics into operational workflows
- Ensure all analytics activities adhere to nuclear safety culture, regulatory requirements, and robust data governance
- Lead the adoption of MLOps best practices for continuous monitoring, retraining, and governance of models
- Define, communicate, and continuously refine the analytics vision and multi year roadmap for nuclear operations
- Advise executive leadership on leveraging AI and advanced analytics for plant optimization
Requirements
- 8 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in data science, computer science, engineering, or related discipline
- Proven experience leading data science teams in regulated environments
- Relevant certifications in AI/ML, MLOps, and Data Governance
- Experience in nuclear, energy, or highly regulated sectors (preferred)
Full Job Posting
Job Purpose
- The Data Science Expert leads and develops high performing teams of data scientists and data engineers to deliver advanced analytics, AI, and predictive modeling solutions for ENEC’s nuclear operations. This role ensures technical excellence, compliance with nuclear safety standards, and the deliver
Key Activities, Responsibility & Accountability
- Drive the data science and analytics strategy for nuclear operations, ensuring alignment with ENEC’s safety, reliability, and business objectives.
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of advanced models for reactor performance, fuel cycle optimization, outage prediction, and anomaly detection.
- Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams of data scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with plant, fuel, engineering, and regulatory teams to embed analytics into operational workflows and decision making.
- Ensure all analytics activities adhere to nuclear safety culture, regulatory requirements, and robust data governance.
- Monitor and improve the impact of analytics on plant reliability, fuel efficiency, and business outcomes.
- Apply advanced expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and AI to develop solutions for complex nuclear analytics challenges.
- Lead the resolution of ambiguous and high impact analytics issues by designing innovative approaches, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
- Utilize deep technical know how to architect, validate, and deploy digital twins, predictive maintenance models, and fuel cycle optimization tools, ensuring best practices in MLOps and automation.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities (contd.)
- Define, communicate, and continuously refine the analytics vision and multi year roadmap for nuclear operations.
- Advise executive leadership on leveraging AI and advanced analytics for plant optimization, fuel cycle management, and operational excellence.
- Lead the development of business cases for analytics investments focused on nuclear plant performance, predictive maintenance, and fuel efficiency.
- Align analytics initiatives with ENEC’s digital transformation, safety culture, and national mission.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure ENEC remains at the forefront of nuclear analytics.
- Direct the design, development, and deployment of advanced statistical, machine learning, and AI models for nuclear plant operations, fuel cycle analysis, and safety critical predictions.
- Oversee the development and validation of digital twins, predictive maintenance models, and fuel consumption forecasting tools.
- Ensure all models are validated against nuclear industry standards, regulatory requirements, and plant specific constraints.
- Lead the adoption of MLOps best practices for continuous monitoring, retraining, and governance of models deployed in nuclear environments.
- Drive the adoption of automation, CI/CD pipelines, and advanced monitoring for analytics operations.
- Lead technical reviews, audits, and assurance activities to maintain high standards of quality, reliability, and compliance.
- Ensure robust documentation, explainability, and auditability of all models and analytics solutions.
Professional Certifications
- Relevant certifications in AI/ML, MLOps, and Data Governance.
Qualifications
- Min – Master’s degree in data science, computer science, engineering, or related discipline. Proven experience leading data science teams in regulated environments
- Pref – PhD or equivalent. Experience in nuclear, energy, or highly regulated sectors.
Experience
- 8 years of relevant experience
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Emirates Nuclear Energy
Senior IT Cyber Security Assurance and Risk Specialist
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Nuclear Energy seeks a Senior IT Cyber Security Assurance and Risk Specialist to improve protection of information systems through penetration testing, vulnerability management, red teaming, and cloud security.
PM Delivery Specialist - Plant Support
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and ensuring successful execution of projects within corporate applications and technology domain at a nuclear energy plant. Requires 3 years of relevant experience and a bachelor'
Senior Operations Training Instructor
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Nuclear Energy is seeking a Senior Operations Training Instructor to deliver technical instruction and evaluations for Operations personnel at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. The role requires a Senior Reactor Oper
Enterprise Architect Lead (NAWAH)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Nuclear Energy is seeking an Enterprise Architect Lead to define and drive the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap. The role requires 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, TOGAF certificat
Data Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Nuclear Energy seeks a versatile Data Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in data engineering and machine learning. The role involves designing scalable data pipelines, developing ML models, and working with
Data / AI Expert
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Nuclear Energy is seeking a Data and AI Engineering Expert to design, develop, and operationalize enterprise data and AI platforms. The role requires 12+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, AI/ML p
Principal Nuclear Risk Management Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Nuclear Energy seeks a Principal Nuclear Risk Management Engineer to develop and implement PRA models, accident management programs, and severe accident analysis for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. Requires a B
Research and Development Program Specialist
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Nuclear Energy seeks an R&D Program Specialist to develop and implement the UAE nuclear research program. The role involves establishing strategic partnerships, managing research funds, and aligning scholarships
Senior IT Cyber Security Assurance and Risk Specialist
Abu Dhabi, UAE
PM Delivery Specialist - Plant Support
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Operations Training Instructor
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Enterprise Architect Lead (NAWAH)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Data Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Data / AI Expert
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Principal Nuclear Risk Management Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Research and Development Program Specialist
Abu Dhabi, UAE