Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Junior or Intermediate

Regular/Permanent
Canada / Saskatchewan

In Office
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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!

We are seeking a passionate junior/intermediate engineer that will lead innovation in the design and implementation of instrumentation and controls systems. In this role, you’ll collaborate with diverse teams to develop cutting-edge designs, support capital projects, and ensure adherence to industry standards. You’ll provide valuable instrumentation technical support while being mentored by Orano’s senior technologists and engineers. We welcome candidates with a range of experience levels, from junior to intermediate. If you are ready to make an impact, we invite you to join our dynamic team and encourage you to apply!

What you’ll accomplish:

This position is responsible for the following:

· With the support of others, act as Orano Canada’s lead authority regarding instrumentation and controls

· Develop and implement effective electrical and instrumentation design standards

· Select appropriate instruments for measurement and control, and prepare required specifications and data sheets

· Develop engineering deliverables such as, control system architecture and block diagrams, communication network drawings, PLC and DCS panel drawings, instrument loop diagrams, junction box wiring diagrams, instrument indices, and I/O lists

· Prepare and support construction and engineering scopes of work, and equipment packages, including supporting procurement with clarification responses and technical bid evaluations

· Ensure electrical and instrumentation designs meet technical specifications, adherence to industry and internal standards, and required regulatory and QA/QC requirements are met

· Check the design work of others and provide technical feedback

· Provide electrical and instrumentation technical support to other Orano Canada departments as required

· Collaborate with other disciplines, experts and Orano groups to conduct trade-off studies and make recommendations on the preferred option with regard to feasibility, operating and capital costs

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

· Other duties as requested by the Supervisor, Engineering

Work Location & Schedule:

· The first 6 months to 1 year will be spent at our McClean Lake site, working a 14 day in/14 day out rotation, with periodic visits to the Saskatoon office

· Following completion of the initial term at site, the position may be based out of the Saskatoon with periodic visits to site (approximately 10%)

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

Qualities and skills we’re seeking:

· Bachelor's degree in mechanical, process, instrumentation or electrical engineering

· Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or an Engineering Licensee with APEGS

· A minimum of 4 years of industrial mining experience

· Familiarity and application of various industrial design codes and standards (i.e. ISA, IEEE and CSA standards, including the Canadian Electrical Code

· Aware of ongoing regulatory requirements and industry standard best practices

· Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

· Excellent ability to analyze opinions and facts and to form recommendations for communication and approval from stakeholders throughout the company

· Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills to coordinate efforts and meet deadlines

· Demonstrated ability to provide clear recommendations and to interact in a team environment, as well as work independently

· Cooperative and collaborative with the ability to cultivate relationships with other departments and with external partners

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.

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Junior or Intermediate

Ref: 2025-18821

Regular/Permanent

S0J3C0, McClean Lake

Apply Before 2/10/2025

Apply for this job

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.