Engineer, Mechanical

Job Category : Engineering

Location : Saskatoon, 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

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power.

Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia.

We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

The Role

As a member of the technical services team, reporting to Sr. Engineer, mechanical, you will provide mechanical engineering and technical solutions for mining, milling, process control problems and provide design support for smaller capital and expense projects.

In this role, you will :

• Perform various mechanical engineering and design tasks, major equipment sizing, HVAC system analysis and sizing, building services, plumbing, industrial process piping design, development of technical specifications, data sheets, drawings, and technical reports.
• Experience in working with mechanical technologists in developing intelligent 3D process plant equipment and piping layout designs, intelligent P&IDs and HVAC schematics.
• Be responsible for mechanical scope development, engineering execution planning, and capital cost estimating to support business cases over the asset life cycle.
• Ensuring that the design work is completed in accordance with Cameco’s processes, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• You will also be responsible for developing and integrating mechanical design standards for Cameco and mentoring other mechanical engineers and technologists.
• Occasional travel to Cameco production facilities shall be required.

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 4-8 years of relevant industry experience. Equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.

Recommended :

• Knowledge of HVAC system design, industrial (underground mining and mill) ventilation, dust collection systems, ASHRAE, ACGIH, ASME, National Building Code, National Fire Code, National Plumbing Code and CSA codes.
• Knowledge of building heating, cooling and ventilation analysis and simulation softwares, and piping hydraulic system simulation and network analysis softwares would be an asset.
• Experience in HVAC equipment controls and system automation, and exposure to industrial plant process piping, stationary and rotating equipment design would be an asset.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills

Conditions of Employment :

Eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

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

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 a temporary 24-month term position, located at Cameco’s Head Office in Saskatoon, SK.

Req ID # : 39310

Posted : November 8, 2023

Posting end date : November 22, 2023

Salary Range : $103,590 - $129,490

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.