Instrumentation Technologist

Job Category : Trades

Location : Key Lake, SK

Work Contract : Temp Full-Time (K3)

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 (, 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 Us

Key Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mill. The uranium milled at Key Lake 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 Role

In this role, you will :

• Performing predictive and preventative maintenance checks on a regular basis to ensure safe and reliable production
• Installing and maintaining all measurement and control systems including DCS / PLC, flowmeters, pH transmitters, density gauges, pressure transmitters, level transmitters and online analyzers
• Troubleshooting equipment failures and document repairs

Required :

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Interprovincial red seal or Saskatchewan journeyperson industrial instrument certificate
• Minimum three to five years of directly related work experience in an industrial or mine environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended :

• Experience with FOXBORO DCS’and / or Modicon PLC systems
• Experience using SAP
• Experience with various instrumentation programming and configuration software

Conditions of Employment :

• Substance Test
• Trade Verification

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.

Req ID # : 39131

Posted : November 7, 2023

Posting end date : November 27, 2023

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN)

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.