Data Science Analyst Undergraduate Placement

emplify GmbH

Kent

3 weeks ago

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We are looking for someone to join us on a 48-52 week placement year at our Grain site. The role holder will focus on supporting the Performance & Digital Solutions Lead, focusing on the organization's digital and data-driven initiatives by assisting in the analysis, reporting, visualization of asset data, and development of new analytical tools. This role enables timely, accurate insights that inform decision-making across site functions.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

Assist in gathering, cleaning, and analysing asset data using tools such as Power BI, AVEVA PI, SAP, SEEQ and Snowflake, with guidance from the team.
Support the development and maintenance of reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational and central functions.
Help design and test simple data tools or scripts to automate routine reporting or data transformation tasks.
Contribute to Uniper’s COODE (Chief Operating Officer Digital Evolution) initiative by providing input, feedback, and support to local digital engagement activities, in line with our digital strategy.
Participate in data validation and 4-eyes review practices, helping to ensure accuracy and consistency of reported information.
Work with internal stakeholders to understand their data needs and assist in delivering practical, well-documented solutions.
Support knowledge sharing by maintaining documentation of data sources, analysis steps, and tool usage.
Assist in ongoing digitalisation and process improvement projects as part of the wider team.

Your profile

Studying towards a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering or a related analytical field.
Basic proficiency in data analysis tools such as Power BI, Python, Excel, or similar; awareness of platforms like SAP, PI, or Snowflake is advantageous.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work with structured and unstructured data.
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated interest in digitalisation, data-driven decision-making, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to work independently on defined tasks and collaborate effectively as part of a small team.
Comfortable working with remote colleagues and using digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Curious, proactive, and open to learning new tools, technologies, and ways of working.

Your qualities

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Competitive salary
Personal development and Learning opportunities
Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Electric vehicle charging at our sites
In house Occupational Health Services
Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
Performance related benefits
Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Workor buy and sell extra holiday
Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential.Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager -

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

Job information

Contract type:Working Hours: Start Date:ASAPDeadline:05.06.2025Salary:£25,000

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.

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