2020-07-24 Data Scientist - Koch

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Data Scientist - Koch Industries Careers

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Job ID 069929

INVISTA Canada’s Kingston Nylon manufacturing site located in Kingston, Ontario is looking for a Data Scientist to support INVISTA’s manufacturing plants around the world. A successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging INVISTA’s data assets - thousands of sources and billions of records from across our operations – to improve the company’s business performance.

It is an exciting phase in INVISTA’s continued evolution through growth and transformation projects. This position will be a key strategic addition in growing the capability of our global operations to make data driven decisions.

We are looking for motivated and talented people who will help us meet the challenge of leading rapid experimentation, pursuing continuous innovation and creating long-term value for customers and society. INVISTA is an independently managed but wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc.

Why Work for INVISTA?

• A culture that places top priority on integrity and compliance
• Supported by INVISTA’s Data Engineering team so the scientist can focus on experimentation and validation
• An opportunity to learn from analytics experts at INVISTA and collaborate in solving challenges across other companies at Koch Industries
• Leading implementation of advanced analytics to transform INVISTA operations towards the factory of the future

Position Responsibilities:

As a member of the INVISTA team, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with an aim to drive data oriented solutions to operations and commercial needs . You will:

• Work with operations and commercial stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data and analytics to drive business solutions across the entire Performance Solutions business.
• Explore and analyze data to drive optimization and improvement of data informed decisions
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
• Develop data models and Machine Learning algorithms and implement these capabilities at scale.
• Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.
• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
• Coaching and mentorship for developing analytics capability across the organization.

To generate the greatest contribution to our company, you must be results driven, thrive in team-oriented work environment, an economic thinker, and have excellent communication skills to be able to work with all areas of the organization.

Above all you must ensure that all your activities are carried out with integrity and in a safe and efficient manner.

Skill Requirements:

• A degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or similar field with a focus on Data Science/Data Mining/Data Analytics
• Experience with a Programming Language (Python, R, Scala, Julia, Java)
• Experience or education working with the various data storage mechanisms (Hadoop ecosystem, Microsoft SQL, Oracle)
• Exposure to predictive analytics tools (R, TensorFlow?, PyTorch?, SAS, Knime, Apache Spark) and concepts (classification, regression, clustering, neural networks)
• Previous work experience in the field is an asset but not required

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.

We provide:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits package
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Optional pension enhancements
• Performance bonus program
• Additional vacation purchase program
• Additional floating holidays
• Education Assistance Program for job related training

About INVISTA

From the fibers in your carpet to the plastic in your automobiles, INVISTA’s commitment to continuous improvement has led its employees to develop some of the most durable, versatile polymers and fibers in the world. A subsidiary of Koch Industries since 2004, INVISTA brings to market the proprietary ingredients for nylon 6,6 and recognized brands including STAINMASTER®, CORDURA® and ANTRON®.

INVISTA also offers specialty chemical intermediates and process technologies. See the bigger picture at INVISTA.com

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How to apply?

Interested applicants should submit a detailed resume along with a covering letter to www.invistacareers.com

If you have the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants, in advance, and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located at the bottom of kochcareers.com webpage.