Job Overview

data analyst / operations research data scientist

main skill requirements:

proven knowledge of coding in python

advanced knowledge of regression & linear optimization (python based, relevant libraries:

pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, or-tools)

2+ years of working experience in data analytics with proven project/solution track record

skills in data analysis & visualization (python based, relevant libraries: pandas, numpy, plotly)

experience as operations research analyst or similar: worked with optimisation models

(e.g. integer and linear programming) in the past

projects related with energy markets

worked in similar/ relevant industries: gas/ oil/ energy

main responsibilities:

data analysis and preprocessing: adapt process plant model structures based on specific

plant data. analyze, validate and clean past operation data, validate operation limits, and

update affected regression calculations

model validation and testing: run the models against past operations data, ensuring

compliance with upper and lower limits, production ramping speeds, and other

parameters. test optimization models against historical data and the plant model and

optimise it.

technical integration: coordinate the technical integration process with the business,

project management and other involved parties. ensure working integration to adjacent

systems (e.g. historian database, plant control system, etc.

report insights to stakeholders communication and coordination: engage in effective

communication with business and roc (remote operations center) regarding process

parameters, constraints, and test results. support business value estimation by running

scenarios against simulations and past data.

test management and continuous optimization: manage tests, ensuring execution and

thorough analysis. establish and maintain optimization models to run continuously. monitor

run performance and take proactive actions if runs deviate from expectations.

soft skills:

self driver attitude: execute tasks self-responsible. can-do and get-stuff-done attitude is

crucial

good communications skills, able to effectively discuss project requirements with different

hierarchy levels and disciplines (engineering, business, etc.)

fluent english (spoken and written) is a must, portuguese is a plus

main working location will be portugal (lisbon)

willingness for business travel (on an occasional basis)