Origin is a clean tech company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, specializing in providing cutting-edge solutions and support for the Offshore, Nuclear, and Utilities sectors. With a track record of success and growth, Origin has secured significant contract wins over the past 12 months and is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our team.
At Origin, you will have the opportunity to work with exciting and innovative products. One such project Origin Orbit utilizes satellite remote sensing technologies, machine learning algorithms, and Origin's expertise in integrity management to provide critical insights for onshore gas and water pipeline operators.
Another exciting product is Origin No Dig, a multi award-winning patented technology which repairs leaks in water pipelines without excavation or needing to know exactly where the leak is. As a Data Scientist, you will be involved in analysing data to support the development and deployment of this innovative technology, providing insights and recommendations based on data-driven analysis.
Origin is also committed to sustainability and helping our clients reduce carbon emissions. As part of our efforts, we have implemented a scope to quantify the carbon emissions for the current processes we undertake. For this scope, data analysis is key to deriving equations custom-made to our processes in order to understand the potential savings in carbon emissions.
In addition to the products mentioned above, there is ample scope for the development of other R&D related products and involvement in day-to-day project and automation initiatives.
The role includes opportunities for career path progression and personal development as you contribute to our ongoing success and growth.
Responsibilities of the role include:
* Develop and maintain Python scripts/tools for geospatial data processing
* Implement satellite image analysis workflows
* Apply machine learning algorithms (classification, regression, clustering, prediction) on spatial datasets
* Integrate geospatial data with Asset Management Systems
* Document processes and share technical knowledge with cross-functional teams
Requirements:
Education
The role requires a Master's degree in engineering background:
* Geomatics Engineering
* Geospatial Engineering (Remote Sensing,GIS Science & Technology)
Experience
* 2–3 years in geospatial data science or development projects
* Experience in asset management workflows
Technical Skills
* Expert in Python and libraries (GDAL, rasterio, geopandas, scikit-learn)
* Proven ability to implement and evaluate machine learning models
* Familiarity with cloud platform like Microsoft Azure
* Proficient with GIS/remote-sensing platforms: ArcGIS and/or QGIS, Google Earth Engine
* Hands-on experience processing satellite imagery data
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Private medical insurance
* Work from home
Work Location: In person