Job Description

Job Category: EngineeringLocation: McArthur RiverWork Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.About UsMcArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world's largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world.The RoleThe process engineer role is a key position within the McArthur River process department, reporting directly into the manager, process and plant operations. In this role, you will provide critical technical expertise to mine dewatering and slurry handling infrastructure design and operation, develop operational guidelines, and manage the underground water balance, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This dynamic position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a collaborative mindset to achieve operational excellence.In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the performance of the underground dewatering system (pumps, pipelines, sumps, piping infrastructure).
• Develop and implement designs of underground water and slurry pipeline systems into new mining areas.
• Develop water balance and design criteria to support future underground water and solids handling projects.
• Work closely with the process operations team to provide consistent guidance, foster innovation, and recommend improvements to enhance dewatering system performance.
• Analyze dewatering performance data and implement actions to restore performance (pipeline descaling, pump improvements, etc).
• Assist in operational guidance and troubleshooting of underground brine distribution system for artificial ground freezing.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or mineral process engineering
• A minimum of four years of work experience with at least three years being in an industrial setting
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
• Registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• Proficient and effective communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• An unwavering focus on safety
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

• Experience with PI Asset Framework & PI Vision
• Experience in pipeline design and hydraulic calculations
• Proficiency in mass and water balances
• Background in managing small projects
• Skilled in time series data analysis and interpretation

Conditions of Employment:

• Substance test

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

• Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
• Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
• Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP and RPP matching program
• Career development opportunities
• Relocation costs

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.Req ID #: 40673Posted: December 10, 2024Posting end date: January 7, 2024
Salary Range: $107,000 - $134,000Safety Sensitive SitePreference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan's North (RSN).The McArthur River operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a two week on/two week off rotational schedule. Employees commute to the site by aircraft from designated locations in Saskatchewan.The physical and psychological safety of our employee's is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco's Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user's system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.

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