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In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.\nWe are looking for a Lead AI/ML Engineer with deep technical expertise and proven leadership in delivering impactful solutions for the oil & gas industry. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and implementation of advanced AI/ML models, working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and deliver data-driven insights in challenging industrial environments.\nJob Overview\nYou will be part of a Project Delivery team to:\nConduct Site survey of the customer requirements and develop\nDesign and develop AI models that support asset performance management across various maintenance strategies, including predictive, prescriptive, and cognitive maintenance.\n\nImplement Analytical AI techniques (supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning) for predictive maintenance, defect elimination, and asset strategy optimization.\n\nLeverage Generative AI (Large Language Models, Deep Reinforcement Learning) to enable multi-agent systems for collaborative decision-making and autonomous goal-seeking behavior.\n\nUse AI to analyze trends and patterns, make intelligent recommendations, and automate decision support systems.\n\nDevelop intelligent recommendations systems that improve maintenance processes, criticality assessments, and reliability analytics.\n\nEnsure AI models are scalable and deployable within industrial platforms, integrating with PLC, DCS, SCADA, Historians, EAM, MES/MOM, SCM, and ERP systems.\n\nEnsure compliance with ethical AI principles, particularly in terms of fairness, transparency, and bias mitigation.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nAI/ML Strategy & Solution Design\nDefine the AI/ML strategy and roadmap for oil & gas solutions, aligning with Yokogawa’s digital transformation objectives.\n\nArchitect end-to-end ML systems, from data ingestion and feature engineering to model deployment and monitoring.\n\nTechnical Leadership & Mentorship\nLead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers.\n\nAdvocate best practices in model development, version control, MLOps, and engineering excellence.\n\nData Pipeline & Model Lifecycle Management\nOversee data gathering, cleaning, and preprocessing from diverse sources (e.g., sensors, IoT devices, DCS, SCADA systems).\n\nImplement robust CI/CD pipelines to streamline model development, testing, deployment, and updates.\n\nOptimization & Real-time Analytics\nDevelop and optimize algorithms for real-time analytics and predictive maintenance in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.\n\nPerform model performance tuning to ensure reliability and scalability under production environments.\n\nStakeholder Collaboration & Communication\nPartner with domain experts, process engineers, and project managers to translate complex operational challenges into AI-driven solutions.\n\nPresent technical outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences, highlighting business value and ROI.\n\nCompliance & Risk Management\nEnsure all AI/ML solutions comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and data governance policies.\n\nProactively address potential risks related to data privacy, model bias, and operational safety.\n\nRequirements\nBachelor’s/master’s in computer science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field.\n\n8+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.\n\nProven project delivery experience in industrial or energy sectors, with a preference for oil & gas.\n\nStrong experience with Predictive Analytics and Prescriptive Analytics using tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras.\n\nProven experience in Generative AI, RAG and vector embeddings for optimized knowledge retrieval and decision-making, and multi-agent systems for industrial applications.\n\nStrong foundation in machine learning algorithms (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning), statistical modelling, and optimization techniques.\n\nProficiency in handling large-scale data, time-series data, and sensor/IoT data within industrial contexts.\n\nExpertise in cloud-based AI deployments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and edge AI for real-time decision-making.\n\nDemonstrated knowledge of oil & gas processes (upstream, midstream, downstream), instrumentation, and control systems.\n\nFamiliarity with real-time data challenges and solutions specific to high-stakes industrial environments.\n\nExperience with SCADA, DCS, PLCs, smart sensors, IoT platforms, and Historians.\n\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to work across teams.\n\nKnowledge/ Professional Skills (Technical knowledge or skills required to perform the job)\nProgramming & Frameworks\nLanguages: Proficiency in Python is essential; exposure to C++/Java or other languages is a plus.\n\nML Libraries: Expert-level knowledge of TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn; familiarity with Keras, XGBoost.\n\nMLOps & DevOps\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and version control (Git).\n\nExposure to logging, monitoring, and performance tuning tools to maintain high availability and performance of AI/ML solutions.\n\nCloud & Big Data\nHands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for model deployment and data processing.\n\nFamiliarity with distributed data processing and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), plus knowledge of time-series databases (e.g., InfluxDB, OSIsoft PI) is an added advantage.\n\nData Engineering & Integration\nUnderstanding of data ingestion workflows, ETL/ELT processes, and streaming data (Kafka, MQTT etc.).\n\nExperience integrating AI/ML solutions into existing industrial control systems and operational dashboards.\n\nPersonal Attributes (Special personal characteristics/ interpersonal skills)\nConsistently demonstrates exceptional technical skills, competence, and productivity.\n\nDeeply passionate about transforming emerging technologies into practical, industrial solutions.\n\nPossesses excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.\n\nA fast learner with a strong aptitude for collaboration and teamwork.\n\nYokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Wewill actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. Wewill not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.\nAre you being referred to one of our roles? 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