Data Scientist

Passionate about data science and the energy transition? Do you thrive on leading the development of cutting-edge digital technologies to help Shell become a net-zero energy business?

If you are committed to developing novel digital solutions, driving applied research initiatives and leveraging advanced data science and machine learning techniques, this job is for you.

We are seeking a visionary Data Scientist to contribute to the creation and implementation of innovative solutions that support Shell’s decarbonization efforts and propel Shell towards a sustainable future.

What’s The Role

As the Data Scientist at the Decarbonization AI team part of Digital Technology Office at Shell, your role is critical in developing and delivering state-of-the-art data science solutions in the space of energy forecasting and optimisation. It involves the early stages of the project, and you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of a solution from data exploration to delivery – integrated in the Industrial Digital Energy Management, supporting the Electrification of Industry and Transport program.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, your responsibility includes:

• Work alongside subject matter experts in electrification to translate complex business problems into data science projects.
• Design, implement and deploy new Advanced Machine Learning solutions for problems in power demand and generation forecasting, energy optimization, and industrial flexibility management.
• Build relationships with the asset and technology stakeholders and help them onboard developed solutions and extract value.
• You will be positioned at the heart of digital technologies, helping Shell solve one of the biggest challenges: becoming a net-zero energy business.

What You Bring

As a Data Scientist, your expertise in translating complex business requirements into actionable data science problems and swiftly developing and deploying scientifically robust solutions will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you should possess:

• Master or PhD degree in quantitative subjects like engineering, applied mathematics, or computer science.
• Advanced skills in Python development.
• Advanced skills in time series forecasting.
• Experience in optimization problems in energy and industrial systems.
• Experience in Infrastructure as code, including deployments in AWS and Azure.
• Knowledge of the electric grid and power distribution networks.
• Experience in power markets and quant exploration.
• Experience in energy management systems for industrial applications.
• Awareness of proxy and first principles modelling for utilities system components.
• Comfortable in an early-stage development environment, with frequently changing demands, building and managing relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and circumstances.
• Comfortable with working in geographically distributed, multidisciplinary natural teams.
• Experience in applied research.
• Experience in leading technical development in complex data science projects or products.
• Experience in interacting with diverse stakeholders across Technology, IT, business, and academia.

What We Offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return, you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

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