Summer Student, Process Engineering

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Canada / Saskatchewan

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Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy! Our McClean Lake mill is the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution. As a process engineering student, you will assist in key mill metallurgy operations and ensure accurate and up-to-date records. We look forward to your application!

Responsibilities include:

· Support the mill metallurgy department in process monitoring, optimization, and reporting

· Conduct metallurgical test work to support mill improvement, project, and R&D initiatives

· Write operational procedures for planned test work

· Ensure accurate record-keeping of all test work and process monitoring

· Complete sample preparation and basic analysis of solids and liquids samples

· Develop a basic knowledge of the mill process data systems (distributed control system, data historian, visualization tools)

· Assist in other duties in the metallurgical lab as required

General Duties:

· Work closely with site personnel to coordinate activities and testing

· Apply investigative and continuous improvement principles at personal, group, and operational levels

· Complete periodic workplace inspections, in conjunction with Orano and / or Contractor HSE personnel

· Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture

· Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures

· Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility

Work Location & Schedule:

· 4 month placement (May-August 2025)

· McClean Lake Operation (Northern Saskatchewan)

· 14 day in/ 14 day out rotating schedule (fly-in site)

· Potential for night shifts to support test work schedules

· Normally an 11-hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required

· Some physicality will be required for the lifting and processing of samples, navigating the mill facility, and other miscellaneous duties

Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Friday

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

Our Full-Time Benefits

A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
A welcoming environment and great coworkers
A competitive salary and benefits package

Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.

Ideal qualifications

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

· Must be enrolled in Mine or Chemical Engineering program and entering third or fourth year of study

· Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Word & Excel

· Experience working with SQL, MS Access, MS Teams, or OSIsoft PI is an asset

· Experience with Sharepoint intranet collaboration sites is considered an asset

· Experience working on ore processing is considered an asset

· Experience working at a remote mine/mill site is considered an asset

· Experience working in a laboratory setting or a industrial environment is an asset

· Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills are required; both written and verbal

· Attention to detail and meticulous record keeping

· Strong trouble-shooting and critical thinking skills

· Must be able to work effectively to coordinate with other departments within the company as well as external contractors and consultants as required

· Ability to work in a team environment, as well as ability to work independently

· Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are residents of Saskatchewan’s North

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification.

Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.

Summer Student, Process Engineering

Ref: 2025-18852

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Orano Canada Inc.

As a sustainable uranium producer, Orano Canada is committed to safety, environmental protection and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of neighbouring communities.

We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.

We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.