Tuesday 1 December 2015

Sr Data Scientist

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is one of the world's largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, with corporate offices in The Woodlands, Texas. Anadarko's mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to Shareholders by developing, acquiring and exploring for oil and gas resources vital to the world's health and welfare.

Summary 
Works as a key part of cross-functional teams with various internal customer groups to model and deploy data analytics, data mining, algorithm development and technical solutions. Leverages business acumen to identify, address and resolve a variety of complex business issues and opportunities. Applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical techniques to data to identify areas where the business can gain a competitive edge. Leverages big data to discover patterns and solve strategic and tactical analytic business problems using massive structured and unstructured data sets across several environments. Manages the design and development of data workflows and processes, technical solutions and statistical processes. Prepares and presents analysis and results to internal decision making audiences, often creating novel and innovative business metrics and solutions to inform and influence senior leadership. 

Qualifications 

8+ years of experience is required
Ability to formulate and develop advanced discipline concepts in carrying out assignments.
Under minimal supervision, applies advanced aspects of professional discipline; makes recommendations on proposals, analyses and budgets; selects contractors/services, as applicable.
Demonstrated ability to produce results and meet economic goals.
Has strong active interest in latest technology and shares technical knowledge with others.
Demonstrates a strong logical approach to risk decision making.
Has detailed experience within own discipline and has working knowledge of other disciplines as a result of teamwork with other employees.


Responsibilities 

Typically responsible for planning and completion of projects, including resource coordination.
Takes multidisciplinary approach to projects that involve a high degree of interaction between departments, using own experience and outside sources.
Develops, refines and implements value additions and quality in teams.
Volunteers to assist others within own business asset on projects or issues.
Takes a leadership role to ensure understanding and application of all company environmental, health and safety policies and principles.
Consistently completes projects and recommendations in a timely and thorough manner.
Works independently, making most decisions and referring major exceptions to management.
Initiates objectives and strategies for review.
Applies knowledge and experience to solve very complex problems using relevant information sources, including other departments.
May recommend changes to procedures as situation dictates.
Critically analyzes projects generated by others, integrates other disciplines, and is able to identify key elements of a project.


Education 
Bachelor’s Degree required in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Geoscience, Information Technology or related field 

Relocation 
This position may be eligible for domestic relocation. 

Travel Requirements 
The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 - 10% 

Work Schedule 
This position is eligible for the 9/80 work schedule.
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