Sr. Engineer, Process

Job Category : Engineering

Location : Saskatoon, SK

Work Contract : Temp Full-Time H (K5)

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

Reporting to the Principal or Chief Metallurgist you will be primarily responsible for developing process engineering strategy related to process simulation modelling and building process models of existing Cameco operating sites.

You will also execute process engineering deliverables for capital projects and operational support for Cameco operating sites as required.

In this role, you will :

• Create and update process models for existing Cameco operating sites.
• Develop strategy and documentation for use and maintenance of process models in Technical Services engineering process.
• Act as project process engineering lead executing on capital project process engineering and operational support deliverables

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, metallurgical, mineral processing, or related engineering field
• Experience with process modelling software, preferably SysCAD
• Seven to twelve years of experience in chemical processes with preference to hydrometallurgical and mine / mill effluent treatment systems.
• Effective communication and analytical skills
• High regard and positive attitude towards safety
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.
• You must be eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)

Recommended :

Experience with AVEVA PI System or related data analytics and visualization tools

Conditions of Employment :

Pre-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.

Req ID # : 39273

Posted : November 7, 2023

Posting end date : November 21, 2023

Salary Range : $122,820 - $153,530

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.