Data Scientist

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!

Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Data Scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze complex datasets, develop predictive models, and uncover actionable insights that drive innovation and growth. Initial focus will be developing a long-term strategy for intake, processing, and loading of acquisition data.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business strategies and decision-making.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models and algorithms for predictive analytics.
• Clean, preprocess, and transform raw data into a usable format for analysis and modeling.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses, evaluate model performance, and optimize algorithms.
• Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in data science, machine learning, and related fields, and apply best practices to projects and initiatives.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High school Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, strongly preferred.
  
  

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 5+ years experience working as a data scientist or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical techniques, and experimental design.
• Experience with Azure Machine Learning is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  
  

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
  
  

Systems and Software Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical techniques, and experimental design.
• Proficiency in database management systems and SQL query language.
• Experience with Jitterbit is a plus.
  
  

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFPH’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Occasional travel required, up to 10%.
  
  

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Office settings are mild to moderate temperatures.

Benefits

Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)
  
  

Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.