Job Description
Insight Global is searching for a highly skilled Data Scientist to support one of its largest oil & gas compression services clients in Houston, TX. This person will be responsible for building and optimizing advanced machine learning models focused on predictive maintenance, with a strong emphasis on time series data analysis. They will leverage Python/PySpark in environments such as Microsoft Azure/Fabric, Jupyter Notebooks, and VS Code to develop and refine models, while also working closely with business stakeholders to translate complex statistical concepts and model outputs into clear, actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of machine learning and deep learning techniques, strong communication skills, and the ability to explain the “why” behind their work in a simplified way to non-technical audiences. This position will be based in Houston, TX and will follow a hybrid schedule of 3-4 days onsite. The pay rate for this position will be between $55-62/hr.
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Required Skills & Experience
Expert-level experience with time series analysis, including working with sequential/temporal data, identifying trends and seasonality, detecting anomalies, and building forecasting/predictive models (ARIMA, Prophet, LSTM, or similar) for real-world applications such as predictive maintenance
Strong hands-on experience building and applying machine learning models across multiple techniques, with a solid foundation in statistics and data science principles
Proven ability to translate complex data science concepts into clear, practical insights for business stakeholders, balancing both technical depth and business context
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings clearly and confidently
Proficiency in Python (and/or PySpark) for data analysis and model development
Experience working in cloud environments such as Azure (preferred), AWS, or Databricks; familiarity with Microsoft Fabric is a plus
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Oil and Gas Experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.