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Senior Data Scientist

Marathon Petroleum
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Data Scientist to join our dynamic Data Science and AI team. In this role, you will be instrumental in transforming data into actionable insights and innovative solutions, driving forward our business strategy. You will leverage advanced machine learning, statistical techniques, and analytical prowess to solve complex business challenges, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable AI-driven models and algorithms.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage in the ideation and prototyping of new solutions to meet emerging business requirements.
  • Utilize advanced machine learning techniques (e.g., deep learning, NLP, computer vision, reinforcement learning) to create innovative solutions.
  • Lead multiple data science projects ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Develop predictive models and integrate them with Business Intelligence tools. Optimize model performance, addressing issues such as overfitting, underfitting, and bias.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines for efficient data retrieval and processing. Collaborate with applications and data engineering teams for deploying models at scale.
  • Mentor junior data scientists in model development and data handling.
  • Engage with Senior Leadership to inform strategic decisions using business intelligence insights.
  • Research and adopt cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in data science.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, insights, and communicate findings.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver actionable solutions.
  • Oversee data processing pipelines ensuring data quality and consistency.
  • Drive ethical considerations in model deployment and data utilization.
  • Collaborate with external partners, research institutions, and subject matter experts to gather domain-specific knowledge and datasets.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience required.
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
  • 5 years of relevant experience required.
  • Expertise in Python and proficiency in ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
  • Deep understanding of ML algorithms (supervised, unsupervised learning, and deep learning) and their applications.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities.
  • Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) - Understanding of AI / ML concepts, algorithms, and platforms to design architectures that support intelligent systems and enable AI-driven applications.
  • Business Domain Knowledge - Understanding of business processes, industry trends, and market dynamics to provide relevant and actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Communication and Collaboration - Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders, gather requirements, present architectural proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Data Analysis - The process of measuring and managing organizational data, identifying methodological best practices, and conducting statistical analyses.
  • Data Ethics & Responsible Innovation - Knowledge of ethical considerations related to data usage, data-driven technologies, and strategies to mitigate biases in data-driven decision-making.
  • Data Mining and Extraction - Data mining is sorting through data to identify patterns and establish relationships.
  • Data Monetization and Data Science - Familiarity with data monetization strategies and techniques, such as data commercialization, data marketplaces, and data value realization.
  • Natural Language Processing - Proficiency in analyzing and extracting insights from unstructured text data.
  • Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking - Strong problem-solving skills to identify architectural challenges, analyze requirements, evaluate options, and propose effective solutions.
  • Reporting and Dashboarding - The ability to access information from databases, forms, and other sources, and prepare reports according to requirements.
  • Statistical Analysis - Statistical Analysis is used in support of decision-making.
  • As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

    Location : San Antonio, Texas

    Job Requisition ID : 00012975

    Pay Min / Max :

    101,800.00 - $175,400.00 Salary

    Grade : 11 - 12

    Location Address : 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

    Additional locations :

    Denver CO, Findlay, Ohio

    Education :

    Bachelors : Information Technology

    Employee Group : Full time

    Employee Subgroup : Regular

    Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS / HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here .

    If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested.

    A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com .

    The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

    Equal Opportunity Employer : Veteran / Disability

    We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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    Salary : $101,800 - $175,400

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