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Senior AI & Data Scientist
Alcoa Australia
Perth, KSA
Full Time
Senior
Hybrid
4 weeks ago
Machine LearningStatistical ModelingGenerative AIRAGAzurePython
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About the Role
Alcoa Australia seeks a Senior AI & Data Scientist to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions for operations and enterprise functions. You will lead end-to-end solution development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply responsible AI practices.
Key Skills for This Role
Machine LearningStatistical ModelingGenerative AIRAGAzurePython
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and deploy AI and data science solutions across Operations and Enterprise functions
- Lead end to end solution development, including data exploration, feature engineering, model development, deployment and optimisation
- Partner with ITAS teams to ensure solutions are built on high quality, reliable data foundations
- Develop and promote repeatable, well documented AI workflows to support consistent delivery
- Apply responsible AI practices, ensuring transparency, governance, and appropriate safeguards
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, validate outcomes, and communicate insights clearly
- Ensure solutions meet standards for maintainability, scalability, cost efficiency, and security
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
- Substantial experience in a similar industry, delivering AI solutions with measurable business impact
- Hands on expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning and generative AI (e.g. RAG and agentic workflows)
- Experience working with complex operational datasets (e.g. time series, sensor, historian data) and cloud based AI platforms (preferably Azure)
- Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, mentor team members, and translate business problems into practical, scalable solutions
- A flexible work approach to support global business priorities including participating in virtual meetings across various time zones and regions
Full Job Posting
Shape Your World
- At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
- This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world changing innovations and low carbon technologies.
- We’re on the lookout for a Senior AI & Data Scientist to join our ITAS Operations Portfolio Team, reporting to the AI Technical Lead.
- In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and deliver cutting edge AI solutions that power smarter, safer and more efficient operations across Alcoa.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and deploy AI and data science solutions across Operations and Enterprise functions
- Lead end to end solution development, including data exploration, feature engineering, model development, deployment and optimisation
- Partner with ITAS teams to ensure solutions are built on high quality, reliable data foundations
- Develop and promote repeatable, well documented AI workflows to support consistent delivery
- Apply responsible AI practices, ensuring transparency, governance, and appropriate safeguards
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, validate outcomes, and communicate insights clearly
- Ensure solutions meet standards for maintainability, scalability, cost efficiency, and security
What You Can Bring To The Role
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
- Substantial experience in a similar industry, delivering AI solutions with measurable business impact.
- Hands on expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning and generative AI (e.g. RAG and agentic workflows)
- Experience working with complex operational datasets (e.g. time series, sensor, historian data) and cloud based AI platforms (preferably Azure).
- Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, mentor team members, and translate business problems into practical, scalable solutions.
- A flexible work approach to support global business priorities including participating in virtual meetings across various time zones and regions.
What’s On Offer
- Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
- Flexible hybrid working options available.
- Employee growth and development opportunities.
- Parental leave support for all caregivers.
- Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4 week period.
- Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.
About the Location
- Alcoa Australia’s company headquarters is located at 235 St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD, Western Australia, on Whadjuk Noongar land.
- The office is conveniently close to public transport and parking, and hosts employees from various business functions.
- Our head office offers modern, open plan working facilities and excellent end of trip amenities within a state of the art building.
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